System and method for training a trainable transmitter
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1. A method of using a trainable transmitter in a vehicle, the method comprising:
- receiving a request to enter a training mode from a user via input electronics of the trainable transmitter, wherein the training mode is configured to train processing electronics associated with the input electronics, wherein the processing electronics are untrained;
retrieving default mode data from a memory in response to the request, wherein the memory and the default mode data are associated with the input electronics;
transmitting the retrieved default mode data for a predetermined time;
upon expiration of the predetermined time, beginning the training mode of the trainable transmitter to train the processing electronics; and
storing data associated with a control signal from an original transmitter in the memory while in the training mode.
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Abstract
A method for training a trainable transmitter in a vehicle includes receiving a request to enter a training mode of the trainable transmitter from a user. In response to the request, default mode data is retrieved from a memory and transmitted for a predetermined time. Upon expiration of the predetermined time, the trainable transmitter begins a training mode.
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1. A method of using a trainable transmitter in a vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a request to enter a training mode from a user via input electronics of the trainable transmitter, wherein the training mode is configured to train processing electronics associated with the input electronics, wherein the processing electronics are untrained; retrieving default mode data from a memory in response to the request, wherein the memory and the default mode data are associated with the input electronics; transmitting the retrieved default mode data for a predetermined time; upon expiration of the predetermined time, beginning the training mode of the trainable transmitter to train the processing electronics; and storing data associated with a control signal from an original transmitter in the memory while in the training mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A trainable transmitter, comprising:
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a user input device; a memory having pre-stored control data associated with the user input device; a transmitter circuit associated with the user input device and configured to generate and transmit signals in response to actuation of the user input device, wherein the transmitter circuit is untrained; and a control circuit coupled to the user input device, the memory and the transmitter circuit, the control circuit configured to retrieve the pre-stored control data from the memory in response to actuation of the user input device and to provide the pre-stored control data to the transmitter circuit; wherein the transmitter circuit is further configured to enter a training mode after the pre-stored control data is transmitted for a predetermined time, while in training mode the control circuit is configured to cause the memory to store data associated with a control signal from an original transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21)
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17. A method of using a trainable transmitter in a vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a request to enter a training mode from a user via input electronics of the trainable transmitter, wherein the training mode is configured to train a channel of the trainable transmitter, wherein the channel is untrained; retrieving pre-stored control data from a memory in response to the request, wherein the pre-stored control data is associated with the channel of the trainable transmitter; transmitting the pre-stored control data for a predetermined time; upon expiration of the predetermined time, beginning the training mode of the trainable transmitter to train the channel; and storing data associated with a control signal from an original transmitter in the memory while in training mode. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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