Intelligent Window Covering Incorporating Security Features
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering;
a controller, incorporated into the window covering, to control the gearbox assembly; and
a security device communicating with the controller and configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering.
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Abstract
An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering. A controller, incorporated into the window covering, is provided to control the gearbox assembly. A security device, such as a camera, motion sensor, audio sensor, proximity sensor, impact sensor, or the like, communicates with the controller and is configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. Such a security sensor may, for example, monitor opening and/or closing of the window, breaking of the window, or the like. In certain embodiments, operation of the window covering is triggered in response to conditions sensed by the security device. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering; a controller, incorporated into the window covering, to control the gearbox assembly; and a security device communicating with the controller and configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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electromechanically operating a window covering; using a controller incorporated into the window covering to control operation of the window covering; and monitoring, by the controller, security at a window associated with the window covering. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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