Abstract:
An access control system controls synchronous or coordinated motion of two or more gates using a controller that calculates travel time for each gate and that adjusts the speed of the motors driving the gates to so allow the gates to reach the open and/or closed position at the same time, regardless of the length of the individual travel paths of the gate.
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed to the elimination of cross talk between inductive loop detector units in a security system. The system includes appropriate devices for assigning different operational frequencies of each loop detector circuit to avoid cross talk. In a further aspect it provides a system and method for determining actual operational frequencies of various loop detector circuits in a security system and for changing the resonant frequencies to eliminate cross talk.
Abstract:
A game show, and especially a reality television game show is contemplated in which one or more contestants are subjected to a non-interpersonal subliminal prompt without his and/or her knowledge, while selected other contestants and/or the audience is informed about the prompt. The contestants then engage in an activity according to a game rule of the game show, and the performance of the contestants is rated to determine a winner or other ranking.
Abstract:
An access control apparatus with an outer housing including a door and a plurality of outer keys, a substantially closed inner housing that is removably mounted within the outer housing, and an electronic communication device within the inner housing which is operably connected to a telephone system and to the outer keys.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a top view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 3 is a left side view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 4 is a right side view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 6 is a front view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 7 is a right side rear elevation view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 8 is a right side front elevation view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 9 is a left side front elevation view of the clamp assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 10 is a top detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 11 is a bottom detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 12 is a front detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 13 is a rear detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 14 is a left side detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 15 is a right side detail view of the clamp assembly without handle. FIG. 16 is a right side rear detail elevation view of the clamp assembly without handle; and, FIG. 17 is a left side front detail elevation view of the clamp assembly without handle. The broken lines shown in the Figures show portions of the clamp assembly for a gate operator that form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
An access control system controls synchronous or coordinated motion of two or more gates using a controller that calculates travel time for each gate and that adjusts the speed of the motors driving the gates to so allow the gates to reach the open and/or closed position at the same time, regardless of the length of the individual travel paths of the gate.
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:
Information regarding electrical components and their use is provided with a foldable information sheet having instructions thereon. The sheet has apertures which fit over the electrical components and information is printed on the sheet in proximity to the electrical component or components to which it applies. A portion of the information sheet may be adhered to a planar surface on which the components are mounted and non-adhered portions of the information sheet may be folded over the components.
Abstract:
A security gate operating system, is disclosed which comprises an electrically powered motor; a thermally controlled circuit breaker set to remove power to the motor when the motor reaches a preselected threshold temperature; a cooling fan associated with the motor and selectively powered to provide auxiliary cooling to the motor to prevent the motor from overheating; and a cooling fan motor controller, adapted to selectively supply power to the cooling fan when the motor is approaching the threshold temperature. The apparatus can further comprise the cooling fan controller being a thermo-static switch set to close at a preselected temperature below the threshold temperature, or a programmed microprocessor/microcontroller programmed to provide power to the cooling fan at a preselected temperature below the threshold temperature or when the temperature of the motor is about to reach the preselected temperature.