Intelligent window covering incorporating security features
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering;
a controller, incorporated into the window covering, to control the gearbox assembly;
an external motion sensor that detects motion immediately outside a window associated with the window covering and communicates with the controller to lower the window covering to cover the window when the motion is detected; and
an impact sensor that detects an extent of force on the window, wherein touching the window triggers a low priority alert notification, and wherein breaking the window triggers a high priority alert notification.
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Abstract
An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering. A controller, incorporated into the window covering, is provided to control the gearbox assembly. A security device, such as a camera, motion sensor, audio sensor, proximity sensor, impact sensor, or the like, communicates with the controller and is configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. Such a security sensor may, for example, monitor opening and/or closing of the window, breaking of the window, or the like. In certain embodiments, operation of the window covering is triggered in response to conditions sensed by the security device. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.
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7 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering; a controller, incorporated into the window covering, to control the gearbox assembly; an external motion sensor that detects motion immediately outside a window associated with the window covering and communicates with the controller to lower the window covering to cover the window when the motion is detected; and an impact sensor that detects an extent of force on the window, wherein touching the window triggers a low priority alert notification, and wherein breaking the window triggers a high priority alert notification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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