Delay-based access control apparatus and method
    101.
    发明授权
    Delay-based access control apparatus and method 有权
    基于延迟的访问控制装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07453351B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-18

    申请号:US10963438

    申请日:2004-10-12

    CPC classification number: E05F15/668 E05F15/70 E05F15/79 E05Y2900/106

    Abstract: An access control mechanism such as a movable barrier operator (70) has a first time window unit (72) that is responsive to one or more triggers (71) (such as a delayed-closure button). An event detector (73) then monitors for one or more events of interest during a corresponding first time window. For example, the event detector can monitor for evidence that a vehicle is moving towards a garage exit or has effected an exit from the garage. A second time window unit (74) responsive at least to the event detector and optionally as well to the first time window unit then responds with a second time window. Upon conclusion of the second time window, a movable barrier closer (75) initiates movement of the corresponding movable barrier towards a closed position (or other position of interest).

    Abstract translation: 诸如可移动屏障操作器(70)的访问控制机构具有响应于一个或多个触发器(71)(诸如延迟关闭按钮)的第一时间窗单元(72)。 事件检测器(73)然后在相应的第一时间窗口内监视一个或多个感兴趣的事件。 例如,事件检测器可以监视车辆朝向车库出口移动或已经从车库出来的证据。 至少响应事件检测器和第一时间窗口单元响应的第二时间窗单元(74)然后用第二时间窗口进行响应。 在第二时间窗口结束时,可动隔离物(75)启动相应的可移动屏障向着关闭位置(或感兴趣的其它位置)移动。

    Network ID Activated Transmitter
    102.
    发明申请
    Network ID Activated Transmitter 有权
    网络ID激活发射机

    公开(公告)号:US20080130791A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-05

    申请号:US11566529

    申请日:2006-12-04

    CPC classification number: H04L63/10 G07C9/00182 G07C2009/00928 H04W12/08

    Abstract: A security code transmitter is provided to transmit a control signal to a barrier movement operator to controlling movement of a movable barrier. The barrier movement operator is proximate to a wireless communication network having a network ID. A receiver of the security code transmitter receives a transmitted network signal comprising the network ID from the wireless communication network. A memory of the security code transmitter stores a predetermined ID. A processor of the security code transmitter determines whether the wireless network ID of the transmitted network signal matches the predetermined wireless network ID. When a match is determined, the security code transmitter is controlled to transmit the control signal to the barrier movement operator.

    Abstract translation: 提供安全码发射机以将控制信号发送到屏障移动操作者以控制可移动屏障的移动。 障碍移动操作者靠近具有网络ID的无线通信网络。 安全码发射机的接收机从无线通信网络接收包括网络ID的发射网络信号。 安全码发送器的存储器存储预定的ID。 安全代码发送机的处理器确定发送的网络信号的无线网络ID是否与预定的无线网络ID匹配。 当确定匹配时,控制安全码发送器以将控制信号发送到屏障移动操作者。

    Barrier operator system and method with obstruction detection
    103.
    发明申请
    Barrier operator system and method with obstruction detection 有权
    障碍操作系统及障碍物检测方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080079810A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-03

    申请号:US11529889

    申请日:2006-09-29

    CPC classification number: B66B13/24 B66B5/0012 B66B29/005 G06K9/00771

    Abstract: At least one of an area to protect and an area to ignore are marked using a visual indicator. The area to protect and the area to ignore are in proximity to a moveable barrier operator system. Visual inputs from a camera representative of the visual indicator are received and evaluated to automatically distinguish between the area to protect and the area to ignore. An evaluation area of the camera is limited so as to coincide with substantially only with the area to protect. Thereafter, it is determined whether an obstruction exists in the evaluation area of the camera. The evaluation area may be recorded and used for future determinations as to whether obstructions exist in the pathway of the barrier.

    Abstract translation: 使用视觉指示器标记​​要保护的区域和忽略区域中的至少一个。 保护区域和忽略的区域靠近可移动的屏障操作员系统。 接收并评估来自代表视觉指示器的摄像机的视觉输入,以自动区分要保护的区域和要忽略的区域。 摄像机的评估区域受到限制,从而基本上只与要保护的区域一致。 此后,确定在相机的评估区域中是否存在障碍物。 可以记录评估区域并用于将来确定障碍物通路中是否存在障碍物。

    System and method for illuminating a transmitter
    104.
    发明申请
    System and method for illuminating a transmitter 审中-公开
    用于照亮发射机的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070236360A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-11

    申请号:US11393424

    申请日:2006-03-30

    CPC classification number: H04Q9/00

    Abstract: A user is provided with a transmitter, for example, an activated barrier movement operator code transmitter. The transmitter includes an indicator such as an illumination device. A proximity sensor senses the proximity of a portion of a user (e.g., the hand of the user) to the transmitter. Subsequently, the indicator (e.g., the illumination device) is actuated to illuminate a portion of the code transmitter to facilitate the visibility of at least one transmitter function to the user.

    Abstract translation: 用户设置有发射器,例如,激活的屏障移动操作员代码发送器。 发射机包括诸如照明装置的指示器。 接近传感器感测到用户的一部分(例如,用户的手)到发射机的接近度。 随后,指示器(例如,照明装置)被致动以照亮代码发送器的一部分,以便于至少一个发射器功能对用户的可见性。

    Method and apparatus for using optical signal time-of-flight information to facilitate obstacle detection
    105.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for using optical signal time-of-flight information to facilitate obstacle detection 有权
    使用光信号飞行时间信息促进障碍物检测的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07221288B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-22

    申请号:US10972922

    申请日:2004-10-25

    Abstract: One or more optical signals (wherein at least some of a plurality of optical signals are at different angles of travel with respect to one another and are directed towards an area comprising a movable barrier-controlled point of passage) create reflections when striking passageway boundaries as correspond to a given movable barrier. Obstacles in the pathway also give rise to reflections. By determining a time-of-flight for such reflections, one can detect a likely presence of an obstacle in such a pathway. Pursuant to one approach, such time-of-flight information can further provide information regarding a likely size of such an obstacle.

    Abstract translation: 一个或多个光学信号(其中多个光信号中的至少一些光学信号相对于彼此处于不同的行进角度并且被引导到包括可移动的屏障控制点通道的区域)产生当撞击通道边界时的反射 对应于给定的可移动屏障。 途径中的障碍也引起反思。 通过确定这种反射的飞行时间,可以在这样的路径中检测到障碍物的可能存在。 根据一种方法,这种飞行时间信息可以进一步提供关于这种障碍物的可能大小的信息。

    Mounted remote control unit with plug-in module interface
    107.
    发明授权
    Mounted remote control unit with plug-in module interface 有权
    安装了带插件模块接口的遥控器

    公开(公告)号:US07057547B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-06

    申请号:US10152458

    申请日:2002-05-21

    CPC classification number: E05F15/77

    Abstract: A fixed position remote control unit 20 as used with a movable barrier operator 11 has an externally accessible plug-in module interface 25. This interface 25 operably couples to the link 23 and 24 between the remote control unit 20 and the operator 11. So configured, a plug-in module 40 that docks and couples with this plug-in module interface 25 can receive operating (or charging) power from the movable barrier operator 11, exchange signaling with the movable barrier operator 11, or both. The ability to readily exchange signaling without invasive wiring permits a wide variety of plug-in modules 40 to be utilized.

    Abstract translation: 与可移动屏障操作器11一起使用的固定位置遥控单元20具有外部可访问的插件模块接口25。 该接口25可操作地耦合到遥控单元20和操作器11之间的连杆23和24。 如此配置,与该插件模块接口25对接并耦合的插件模块40可以从可移动屏障操作器11接收操作(或充电)电力,与可移动屏障操作器11或两者交换信号。 在无侵入性布线的情况下容易地交换信号的能力允许使用各种各样的插件模块40。

    Balance control system for a movable barrier operator

    公开(公告)号:US07017302B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-28

    申请号:US10119817

    申请日:2002-04-10

    CPC classification number: E05F15/668 E05D13/10 E05Y2400/506 E05Y2900/106

    Abstract: A balance control system comprises a motor, a transmission system providing connection between the motor and the door and adapted to move the door between a closed position and an open position located above the closed position, a counterbalance system to reduce power required to lift the door, an apparatus to generate first signal representing a force used to move the door from the closed position to the open position, and to generate a second signal representing a force used to move the door from the open position to the closed position, and a controller responsive to the first signal and to the second signal to indicate an imbalance of the door when a difference between the first signal and the second signal exceeds a predetermined threshold.

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