System and method for operating a barrier with a timer
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1. A method of operating a moveable barrier operator comprising:
- storing a pause profile in a memory;
determining an ambient condition;
accessing the pause profile and determining a pause time based upon the measured ambient condition; and
causing a moveable barrier to remain in an open position for the pause time.
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Abstract
A pause profile is stored in a memory. An ambient condition is determined. The pause profile is accessed in the memory and a pause time is determined based upon the measured ambient condition. A moveable barrier is caused to remain in an open position for the pause time that is obtained from the memory.
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12 Claims
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1. A method of operating a moveable barrier operator comprising:
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storing a pause profile in a memory;
determining an ambient condition;
accessing the pause profile and determining a pause time based upon the measured ambient condition; and
causing a moveable barrier to remain in an open position for the pause time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A moveable barrier operator comprising:
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a memory for storing a pause profile;
a transmitter for transmitting signals to actuate a moveable barrier;
a timer having an expiration period;
a controller coupled to the memory, the transmitter, and the timer, the controller programmed to receive an ambient condition and access the pause profile in memory and determine a pause time based upon the ambient condition, the controller further programmed to set the expiration period of the timer to the pause time; and
wherein the controller causes a movable barrier to remain in an open position for the expiration period of the timer. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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