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Apparatus and method for operating devices based upon vehicle detection for use with a movable barrier

  • US 9,249,612 B2
  • Filed: 01/27/2014
  • Issued: 02/02/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A movable barrier operator apparatus comprising:

  • a housing containing components operable to move a movable barrier from an open position to a closed position, the barrier controlling access to a secured area which houses vehicles;

    a controller configured to effect movement of the movable barrier; and

    a sensing device that is configured to sense whether a vehicle is present within the secured area, the sensing device being disposed totally outside of the housing,wherein at least one of the controller and the sensing device are configured to effect an operation of a service-providing device in response to receiving a signal from the sensing device whether a vehicle is present in the secured area, where the service-providing device is configured to provide a service other than opening or closing the movable barrier.

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