Rolling code security system

• US 8,233,625 B2
• Filed: 07/22/2008
• Issued: 07/31/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 05/17/1995
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (The Chamberlain Group LLC)
• Original Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (The Chamberlain Group LLC)
• Inventors: Farris, Bradford L., Fitzgibbon, James J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Song, Hosuk
• Application Number:
  US12/177,394
• Publication Number:
  US 20090021348A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,470 Days
• Field of Search: 380/239, 380/262, 380/44, 726 2- 4, 726 16- 17, 726 27- 30, 340/825.71, 340/825.72, 340/825.73, 340 571- 573, 340/5.8, 341/173, 713/168
• US Class Current: 380/262
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00214 by one push button
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00253 dynamically, e.g. variable code - rolling code
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00182 operated with unidirectional data transmission between data carrier and locks
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 2209/80 Wireless
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 2209/84 Vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 9/32 including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system or for message authentication, e.g. authorization, entity authentication, data integrity or data verification, non-repudiation, key authentication or verification of credentials
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/02 Protecting privacy or anonymity, e.g. protecting personally identifiable information [PII]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/033 of the user plane, e.g. user's traffic
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 12/80 Arrangements enabling lawful interception [LI]
• CPC Class Codes: Y04S 40/20 Information technology specific aspects, e.g. CAD, simulation, modelling, system security

Abstract

A rolling code transmitter is useful in a security system for providing secure encrypted RF transmission comprising an interleaved trinary bit fixed code and rolling code. A receiver demodulates the encrypted RF transmission and recovers the fixed code and rolling code. Upon comparison of the fixed and rolling codes with stored codes and determining that the signal has emanated from an authorized transmitter, a signal is generated to actuate an electric motor to open or close a movable barrier.

Claims

1. A wireless transmitter for sending an output signal to control an actuator to open or close a garage door, comprising:

a circuit board;

a microprocessor on the circuit board;

at least one button that, when actuated by an end user, initiates sending the output signal;

at least one light emitting diode responsive to at least one of the at least one switch;

an antenna;

the microprocessor configured to use a changing value that varies with actuation of the transmitter;

the microprocessor configured to output a secure signal in response to the changing value and a fixed value such that the secure signal varies with actuations of the transmitter; and

the antenna configured to transmit modulated radio frequency signals in response to the secured signal wherein the modulated radio frequency signals comprise any of three different signals,

wherein a first of the different signals comprises a low amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds followed by a high amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds,

wherein a second of the different signals is represented by a low amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds followed by a high amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds,

wherein a third of the different signals is represented by a low amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds followed by a high amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds.

2. The wireless transmitter of claim 1 wherein the modulated radio frequency signals comprise a first sequence comprising a low amplitude radio frequency signal followed by a high amplitude signal with a length of about 0.5 milliseconds followed by twenty of the different signals.

3. The wireless transmitter of claim 2 wherein the modulated radio frequency signals comprise a second sequence following the first sequence, the second sequence comprising a low amplitude radio frequency signal followed by a high amplitude signal with a length of about 1.5 milliseconds followed by twenty of the different signals.

4. The wireless transmitter of claim 3 wherein the first sequence and the second sequence are separated by a pause in transmission.

5. The wireless transmitter of claim 2 wherein each of the different signals comprises a series of four portions, each of the four portions having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds, wherein a first portion comprises a low amplitude radio frequency signal, a second portion comprises one of a low amplitude radio frequency signal and a high amplitude radio frequency signal, a third portion comprises one of a low amplitude radio frequency signal and a high amplitude radio frequency signal, and a fourth portion comprises a high amplitude radio frequency signal.

6. A wireless transmitter for sending an output signal for opening and closing a barrier, the wireless transmitter comprising:

a circuit board;

a microprocessor disposed on the circuit board;

a power supply interface disposed on the circuit board;

at least one switch that, when actuated, initiates sending the output signal;

at least one light emitting diode configured to indicate that at least one of the at least one switch has been actuated;

an oscillator;

an antenna in communication with the oscillator;

the oscillator configured to receive a secure signal in response to a changing value and a fixed value such that the secure signal varies with actuation of the wireless transmitter; and

the oscillator configured to send the secure signal as a series of values, via the antenna,

wherein the series of values comprises a series of any of three different values,

wherein a first of the different values is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds,

wherein a second of the different values is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds,

wherein a third of the different values is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds;

whereby the series of values transmitted by the antenna comprises a trinary coded variable radio frequency signal responsive to the secure signal for operation or control of the actuator.

7. The wireless transmitter of claim 6 wherein the first amplitude radio frequency signal comprises a low amplitude radio frequency signal and the second amplitude radio frequency signal comprises a high amplitude radio frequency signal.

8. A wireless transmitter for sending a communication to a garage door operator for opening and closing a barrier, the wireless transmitter comprising:

a circuit;

a microprocessor;

a power supply interface for powering the circuit;

at least one switch that, when actuated, initiates sending the output signal;

at least one light emitting diode configured to indicate that at least one of the at least one switch has been actuated;

an antenna;

the microprocessor in response to actuation of the at least one switch outputting a value that varies with actuation of the transmitter, the value created in response to a changing value and a fixed value; and

the antenna configured to receive the value via the circuit and send the value via a string of radio frequency signals,

wherein the radio frequency signals comprise any of three different configurations,

wherein a first of the different configurations is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds,

wherein a second of the different configurations is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.0 milliseconds,

wherein a third of the different configurations is represented by a first amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 1.5 milliseconds followed by a second amplitude radio frequency signal having a length of about 0.5 milliseconds.

9. The wireless transmitter of claim 8 whereby the string of radio frequency signals transmitted by the antenna comprises the communication via a trinary coded variable radio frequency signal responsive to the value for operation or control of the actuator.

10. The wireless transmitter of claim 8 wherein the first amplitude radio frequency signal comprises a low amplitude radio frequency signal and the second amplitude radio frequency signal comprises a high amplitude radio frequency signal.