Movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation
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1. A system for operating a movable barrier from a vehicle, comprising:
- an onboard computer on a vehicle including a wireless network interface configured to connect to a local wireless network, the onboard computer including one or more sets of programmable instructions for;
detecting a message inviting the onboard computer to join the local wireless network whenever the onboard computer is within a programmable proximity of the movable barrier,automatically launching an application, in response to the message, requesting a user input associated with actuation of the movable barrier, andsending an access request in response to receiving the user input; and
a movable barrier operator including;
a motor mechanically connected to the movable barrier, anda controller situated at the movable barrier operator configured to operate the motor and communicate with the local wireless network, the controller including a processor, a memory, and one or more programs stored in the memory to be executed by the processor, the one or more programs include instructions for;
sending the message inviting the onboard computer to join the local wireless network;
receiving the access request from the onboard computer;
detecting whether the onboard computer has joined the local network; and
automatically generating a movable barrier actuation command in response to the vehicle onboard computer joining the local wireless network.
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Abstract
The present invention is generally a movable barrier operator configured for remote actuation, and more specifically, to a movable barrier operator configured to generate a barrier command in response to an authorized mobile device joining wireless network. The authorization may be established by connecting the mobile device to the operator through a wireless communication means. The wireless communication means may include known protocols such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi, NFC, ZigBee™, or any other type of wireless communication.
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1. A system for operating a movable barrier from a vehicle, comprising:
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an onboard computer on a vehicle including a wireless network interface configured to connect to a local wireless network, the onboard computer including one or more sets of programmable instructions for; detecting a message inviting the onboard computer to join the local wireless network whenever the onboard computer is within a programmable proximity of the movable barrier, automatically launching an application, in response to the message, requesting a user input associated with actuation of the movable barrier, and sending an access request in response to receiving the user input; and a movable barrier operator including; a motor mechanically connected to the movable barrier, and a controller situated at the movable barrier operator configured to operate the motor and communicate with the local wireless network, the controller including a processor, a memory, and one or more programs stored in the memory to be executed by the processor, the one or more programs include instructions for; sending the message inviting the onboard computer to join the local wireless network; receiving the access request from the onboard computer; detecting whether the onboard computer has joined the local network; and automatically generating a movable barrier actuation command in response to the vehicle onboard computer joining the local wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for controlling a movable barrier, comprising:
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transmitting, by a movable barrier operator, an invitation for an onboard computer on a vehicle to join a local wireless network of the movable barrier operator; receiving, from the onboard computer, a request to join the local wireless network, wherein the request includes a unique identifier associated with an authorized user; launching, by the onboard computer, an application in response to receiving the invitation, the application for requesting a user input associated with actuation of the movable barrier; requesting, from the onboard computer, user input comprising user credentials to confirm the identity of the authorized user; accessing, by a controller of the movable barrier operator, a database to match the unique identifier and the user credentials to authenticate the onboard computer; authorizing the onboard computer and establishing communication between the onboard computer and the local wireless network; and generating a movable barrier command in response to the onboard computer joining the local wireless network. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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