MAGNETIC HINGE SENSOR FOR BARRIER
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1. A method for determining an open state of a barrier, comprising:
- identifying a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor magnetically mounted to the at least one hinge;
determining, based at least in part on the hinge sensor, when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position; and
wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in position of the barrier.
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Abstract
Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier may include identifying a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor magnetically mounted to the at least one hinge. The method may further include determining, based at least in part on the hinge sensor, when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position. The method may further include wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in position of the barrier.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for determining an open state of a barrier, comprising:
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identifying a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor magnetically mounted to the at least one hinge; determining, based at least in part on the hinge sensor, when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position; and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in position of the barrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A sensor assembly for use with a barrier, comprising:
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a fixed portion configured to maintain a fixed position relative to a hinge of the barrier to which the sensor assembly is magnetically mounted; and a rotatable portion pivotally connected to the fixed portion and arranged to contact the barrier; wherein the sensor assembly is operable to determine a position of the barrier based on at least one of a relative position between the fixed and rotatable portions and a change in position of the rotatable portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A barrier position detecting apparatus, comprising:
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a mounting portion configured to releaseably magnetically mount a sensor assembly to a hinge of a barrier; a fixed portion configured to maintain a fixed position relative to the hinge; a movable portion arranged to contact the barrier at least when the barrier moves, the movable portion being movable relative to the fixed portion; and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transfer data about a position of the barrier based on at least one of a relative position between the fixed and movable portions and a change in position of the movable portion. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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