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Movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation

  • US 10,186,097 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2016
  • Issued: 01/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method performed by a mobile device for operating a movable barrier, comprising:

  • detecting a communication initiated by a movable barrier operator, the communication including an invitation from the movable barrier operator for the mobile device to join a local wireless network of the movable barrier operator, whenever the mobile device is within a programmable proximity of the movable barrier;

    launching an application, in response to the invitation, requesting a user input associated with actuation of the movable barrier;

    sending an access request in response to receiving the user input; and

    joining the local wireless network, wherein joining the local wireless network causes the movable barrier operator to automatically generate a movable barrier actuation command for moving the movable barrier.

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