Barrier operator control of a camera
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1. A barrier operator apparatus that controls operation of a camera, the barrier operator apparatus comprising:
- a controller configured to move a barrier between open and closed positions;
a communication module configured to receive communications from one or more peripheral devices, at least one communication comprising an open/close command; and
control circuitry in communication with the controller, the communication module, and the camera, the control circuitry configured to send an open/close instruction to the controller that activates the controller to move the barrier, and to send a capture instruction to the camera that activates the camera to capture at least one visual image;
wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send a capture instruction to the camera in response to at least one of;
the communication module receiving an open/close command from a peripheral device,the control circuitry determining to activate a light source associated with the controller;
orthe control circuitry determining to send the open/close instruction to effect movement of the barrier,and wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send an open/close instruction to the controller in parallel with sending a capture instruction to the camera.
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Abstract
A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.
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1. A barrier operator apparatus that controls operation of a camera, the barrier operator apparatus comprising:
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a controller configured to move a barrier between open and closed positions; a communication module configured to receive communications from one or more peripheral devices, at least one communication comprising an open/close command; and control circuitry in communication with the controller, the communication module, and the camera, the control circuitry configured to send an open/close instruction to the controller that activates the controller to move the barrier, and to send a capture instruction to the camera that activates the camera to capture at least one visual image; wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send a capture instruction to the camera in response to at least one of; the communication module receiving an open/close command from a peripheral device, the control circuitry determining to activate a light source associated with the controller;
orthe control circuitry determining to send the open/close instruction to effect movement of the barrier, and wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send an open/close instruction to the controller in parallel with sending a capture instruction to the camera. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A barrier operator apparatus that controls operation of a camera, the barrier operator apparatus comprising:
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a camera operable to obtain visual images; and a housing comprising; a controller configured to move a barrier between open and closed positions; a communication module configured to receive communications from one or more peripheral devices, at least one communication comprising an open/close command; and control circuitry in communication with the controller, the communication module, and the camera, the control circuitry configured to send an open/close instruction to the controller that activates the controller to move the barrier between open and closed positions, and to send a capture instruction to the camera that activates the camera to capture at least one visual image; wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send a capture instruction to the camera in response to at least one of; the communication module receiving an open/close command from a peripheral device, the control circuitry determining to activate a light source associated with the controller;
orthe control circuitry determining to send the open/close instruction to effect movement of the barrier, wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send an open/close instruction to the controller in parallel with sending a capture instruction to the camera, and wherein the control circuitry and communication module operate to automatically transmit at least one captured visual image captured in response to receiving the capture instruction to a user operated peripheral device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for operating a barrier operator to capture visual images with a camera, the barrier operator operable to move a barrier between open and closed positions, the method comprising:
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receiving a communication comprising an open/close command at the barrier operator; in response to receiving the communication comprising an open/close command; effecting movement of the barrier between open and closed positions; and automatically sending a capture instruction from the barrier operator to a camera, the capture instruction activating the camera to capture at least one visual image, wherein the effecting movement of the barrier and the automatic sending of capture instructions occur in parallel. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for operating a barrier operator to capture visual images with a camera, the barrier operator operable to move a barrier between open and closed positions, the method comprising:
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receiving a communication comprising an open/close command at the barrier operator; determining to send an open/close command to the barrier operator; and in response to determining to send the open/close command to the barrier operator, automatically sending a capture instruction from the barrier operator to a camera, the capture instruction activating the camera to capture at least one visual image, wherein the sending of an open/close command to the barrier and the automatic sending of capture instructions occur in parallel. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for operating a barrier operator to capture visual images with a camera, the barrier operator operable to move a barrier between open and closed positions and to activate a light source associated with the barrier operator, the method comprising:
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receiving a communication at the barrier operator; determining to activate the light source associated with the barrier operator; and in response to the determining to activate the light source associated with the barrier operator, automatically sending a capture instruction from the barrier operator to a camera, the capture instruction activating the camera to capture at least one visual image, wherein the determining to activate the light source and the automatic sending of capture instructions occur in parallel. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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