公开(公告)号：US07230518B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10994549

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC: H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/61

Abstract: A system is disclosed including a transmitter and receiver for the communication of security codes which may be validated at the receiver to operate equipment. In one embodiment, the transmitter transmits a security code at two frequencies contemporaneously to the receiver which may receive both frequencies and resolve the security code therefrom. The receiver may lock onto one frequency when parts of a security code are detected to the exclusion of the other frequency. In another embodiment, the transmitter selectively transmits security codes at a default frequency which is selected because of a recorded count of prior apparent successful transmission.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统，其包括用于通信安全码的发射机和接收机，其可在接收机处验证以操作设备。 在一个实施例中，发射机以同时接收的两个频率发送可接收两个频率并且从其解析安全码的安全码。 当检测到安全码的部分排除另一频率时，接收机可以锁定到一个频率上。 在另一个实施例中，发射机以默认频率选择性地发送安全码，这是由于先前明显的成功传输的记录计数而被选择的。

公开(公告)号：US07181174B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US10645318

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Robert Roy Keller, Jr. ,  Bernard J. Wojiak

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Robert Roy Keller, Jr. ,  Bernard J. Wojiak

IPC: H04B1/034

CPC classification number: G08C17/00 ,  G08C2201/62 ,  H03L7/06

Abstract: A wireless transmit-only apparatus (20) has a controller (21) that responds to a user interface 25 by correlating specific user input with a corresponding characterizing transmission parameter(s) as is stored in a memory (35) and by selecting a corresponding resonant device (31 and 32). The latter devices serve to drive the PLL control input of a phase locked loop (23) to thereby influence the transmission carrier frequency of a wireless transmitter (22). In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the resonant devices comprises a mechanically resonant device such as a surface acoustic wave device, a crystal resonator, or a ceramic resonator.

Abstract translation: 无线发射装置（20）具有控制器（21），其通过将特定用户输入与存储在存储器（35）中的对应的特征化传输参数相关联并且通过选择相应的 谐振装置（31,32）。 后一种装置用于驱动锁相环（23）的PLL控制输入，从而影响无线发射器（22）的传输载波频率。 在优选实施例中，至少一个谐振装置包括诸如声表面波器件，晶体谐振器或陶瓷谐振器之类的机械谐振器件。

公开(公告)号：US06989767B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10447662

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward Laird

IPC: G08G1/095

CPC classification number: E06B9/88 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/42 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E06B2009/6836 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  H02H7/0851

Abstract: A movable barrier operator (10) can have at least two automatic modes of operation. These modes of operation can differ from one another at least with respect to their respective utilized maximum-applied-force thresholds, such that one of the modes of operation correlates to a reduced maximum-applied-force threshold. Selection between these available maximum-applied-force thresholds can be based, at least in part, upon whether an obstacle detector is operably coupled to the movable barrier operator. In one embodiment, a primary controller (30) and a secondary controller (31) can be utilized to effect the controlled selection and usage of the available maximum-applied-force thresholds. In another embodiment, maximum permitted speed of travel for the movable barrier can also be determined, at least in part, as a function of whether an obstacle detector is available to the movable barrier operator.

Abstract translation: 可移动屏障操作器（10）可具有至少两种自动操作模式。 这些操作模式可以至少相对于它们各自使用的最大施加力阈值彼此不同，使得操作模式中的一个与降低的最大施加力阈值相关。 这些可用的最大施加力阈值之间的选择可以至少部分地基于障碍物检测器是否可操作地耦合到可移动屏障操作器。 在一个实施例中，可以利用主控制器（30）和次级控制器（31）来实现可用的最大施加力阈值的受控选择和使用。 在另一个实施例中，还可以至少部分地根据障碍物检测器是否可用于可移动屏障操作者确定可移动屏障的最大允许行驶速度。

公开(公告)号：US06975203B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10164692

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: Thomas A. Brookbank ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird

Inventor： Thomas A. Brookbank ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Edward T. Laird

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G06K19/00 ,  E05F15/20 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00817 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05Y2400/80 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: In a multiple barrier movement operator environment, one switch module for controlling all of the barrier movement operators. The switch module may be wall mounted for convenience and communicates with the barrier operator either wirelessly or through a wired interface. The switch module controls and operates movement of any barrier singly while controlling the operation of the overhead lights and response inhibit modes of all the barrier operators. A stop button also maybe provided to enable all the barrier operators to discontinue movement of their respective barriers.

Abstract translation: 在多屏障移动操作者环境中，一个开关模块用于控制所有屏障运动操作者。 为方便起见，开关模块可以是壁挂式的，无线地或通过有线接口与屏障操作员通信。 开关模块控制和操作任何屏障的移动，同时控制架空灯的操作和所有屏障操作者的响应抑制模式。 还可以提供停止按钮，以使所有屏障操作者能够停止其各自的障碍的移动。

公开(公告)号：US06956199B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-18

申请号：US10666453

申请日：2003-09-17

Applicant: Alan Dane Smith ,  Christopher M. Valente ,  Martin Rathgeber ,  Mark D. Siegler ,  James J. Fitzgibbon

Inventor： Alan Dane Smith ,  Christopher M. Valente ,  Martin Rathgeber ,  Mark D. Siegler ,  James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC: G01D5/249 ,  G01D5/34 ,  G06M7/00 ,  H03M1/28

CPC classification number: G01D5/2497 ,  H03M1/282 ,  H03M1/287

Abstract: A movable barrier operator includes an absolute position detector which provides a unique value for each position of the barrier along its path of travel. The absolute position detector employs multiple binary serial streams and one multiple clock stream. After the first five cycles of the clock stream, the binary streams can be decoded by a processor to produce an absolute position. Every clock edge produces a new absolute position along the path of travel.

公开(公告)号：US06940240B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10447664

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: Barbara P. Kelkhoff ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Wilmott

Inventor： Barbara P. Kelkhoff ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Colin B. Wilmott

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E06B9/68 ,  H02H7/085 ,  H02P1/00 ,  G05B5/01 ,  H02P7/10

CPC classification number: H02H7/0851 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2800/246 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  E05Y2900/11 ,  E06B9/68

Abstract: A movable barrier operator can use (11) a first technique to prevent an excess application of force during controlled movement of a movable barrier (43) and at least a second technique (12) to similarly prevent an excess application of force during such movement. Both techniques can then be utilized to determine (13) when an application of excess force may nevertheless occur and not be reasonably avoided. In one embodiment, two techniques (21 and 22) can be used to detect force as applied during movement of the movable barrier and such information can be used to determine (23) whether applied force is being reliably indicated. In another embodiment, travel limit information (51), travel information (52) and travel history information (53) are utilized to assess whether normal operation of the movable barrier operator should be over-ridden (54) due to a possibly expression of undue force.

Abstract translation: 可移动屏障操作者可以使用（11）第一技术来防止在可移动屏障（43）的受控运动期间的过度施加力和至少第二技术（12），以类似地防止在这种运动期间过度施加力。 然后可以利用这两种技术来确定（13）当施加过量的力可能发生并且不能被合理地避免时。 在一个实施例中，可以使用两种技术（21和22）来检测在可移动屏障的移动期间施加的力，并且可以使用这些信息来确定（23）是否可靠地指示施加的力。 在另一个实施例中，利用旅行限制信息（51），旅行信息（52）和旅行历史信息（53）来评估可移动屏障操作者的正常操作是否应该被覆盖（54） 力。

公开(公告)号：US06828745B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-07

申请号：US09505240

申请日：2000-02-16

Applicant: Christopher M. Valente ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Ramon Tam ,  Mark Siegler ,  Martin Rathgeber

Inventor： Christopher M. Valente ,  James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Ramon Tam ,  Mark Siegler ,  Martin Rathgeber

IPC: E05F1510

CPC classification number: E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2800/28 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: A method of programming a controller for a movable barrier operator includes enabling and disabling an input device within a predetermined period of time, a predetermined number of times. This sequence of short activations of an input device, such as a switch on a wall unit, puts the controller in a learn mode or a programmed state. Thereafter, the controller is responsive to learn any of the various routines that can be programmed for the movable barrier operator, such as transmitter code, limits of travel, force settings, and so on.

Abstract translation: 编程用于可移动屏障操作者的控制器的方法包括在预定时间段内预定次数启用和禁用输入设备。 输入设备（例如墙上单元上的开关）的短激活序列将控制器置于学习模式或编程状态。 此后，控制器响应于学习可编程为可移动屏障操作者的各种例程，例如发射机代码，行程限制，力设置等。

公开(公告)号：US06806672B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10424970

申请日：2003-04-28

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Willmott

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Willmott

IPC: E05F1518

CPC classification number: E05D15/38 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/684 ,  E05Y2201/726 ,  E05Y2400/452 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10S388/904 ,  Y10S388/909

Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.

Abstract translation: 具有改进的安全性和能量效率特征的可移动屏障操作者自动检测线路电压频率并使用该信息来设置工作灯关闭时间。 操作员自动检测门的类型（单面或分段），并使用该信息来设定门行程的最大速度。 操作人员从行程开始以线性可变的速度移动门，停止，以保持平稳和安静的表现。 当达到DOWN限制时，操作员通过将门驱动到地板中来提供全门关闭，并且未检测到自动反转状态。 操作人员提供用户选择最小停止速度，以便轻松启动和停止粘性或装订门。

公开(公告)号：US06744231B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09840601

申请日：2001-04-23

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Willmott

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon ,  Paul E. Wanis ,  Colin B. Willmott

IPC: E05F1516

CPC classification number: E05D15/38 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05F15/684 ,  E05Y2201/726 ,  E05Y2400/452 ,  E05Y2400/456 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10S388/904 ,  Y10S388/909

Abstract: A movable barrier operator having improved safety and energy efficiency features automatically detects line voltage frequency and uses that information to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel or segmented) and uses that information to set a maximum speed of door travel. The operator moves the door with a linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop for smooth and quiet performance. The operator provides for full door closure by driving the door into the floor when the DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. The operator provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of sticky or binding doors.

公开(公告)号：US06741052B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10120756

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: James J. Fitzgibbon

Inventor： James J. Fitzgibbon

IPC: H02P700

CPC classification number: E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/668 ,  E05Y2400/31 ,  E05Y2400/554 ,  E05Y2400/58 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/106

Abstract: In a control system (10) having a learning mode (20) such that performance limits can be automatically determined for subsequent use during normal operating modes (40), one or more user manipulable controls (18) are provided to allow a user to selectively adjust the previously automatically determined performance limits. In one embodiment the range of adjustment can be limited. The user control (18) can be located in various positions with respect to the control unit (15). In an exemplary embodiment, the control system (10) comprises a movable barrier operating system such as a garage door opener.

Abstract translation: 在具有学习模式（20）的控制系统（10）中，使得能够自动确定在正常操作模式（40）期间随后使用的性能限制，一个或多个用户可操纵控制（18）被提供以允许用户选择性地 调整以前自动确定的性能限制。 在一个实施例中，可以限制调整范围。 用户控制（18）可以相对于控制单元（15）位于各种位置。 在示例性实施例中，控制系统（10）包括诸如车库门开启器的可移动屏障操作系统。