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Intelligent window covering incorporating security features

  • US 9,574,395 B2
  • Filed: 04/09/2015
  • Issued: 02/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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