System and methods for automatically moving access barriers initiated by mobile transmitter devices
First Claim
1. An operator system for automatically controlling an access barrier comprising:
- a base operator to actuate the access barrier, said base operator adapted to communicate learning data in a learn mode and receive operational data only when in an operate mode;
at least one mobile transmitter including a transceiver adapted to communicate learning data when in said learn mode and transmit operational data only when in said operate mode, said at least one mobile transmitter and said base operator being learned to each other by exchanging learning data, thereby enabling said at least one mobile transmitter to actuate said base operator when in said operate mode to actuate the access barrier.
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Abstract
An operator system and related methods for automatically controlling access barriers which includes a base controller associated with at least one access barrier and at least one base receiver associated with the base controller. The system also includes at least one mobile transmitter that automatically and periodically generates at least one mobile signal detectable by the base receiver. The base controller selectively generates barrier movement commands upon receipt of the at least one mobile signal in an operate mode. The operator and the mobile transmitter both include transceivers to allow two-way communication therebetween during a learn mode. Such a system allows for hands-free operation of the access barrier. A discrete processing system may also be used to retrofit existing barrier operator systems for use in hands-free operation.
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21 Claims
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1. An operator system for automatically controlling an access barrier comprising:
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a base operator to actuate the access barrier, said base operator adapted to communicate learning data in a learn mode and receive operational data only when in an operate mode;
at least one mobile transmitter including a transceiver adapted to communicate learning data when in said learn mode and transmit operational data only when in said operate mode, said at least one mobile transmitter and said base operator being learned to each other by exchanging learning data, thereby enabling said at least one mobile transmitter to actuate said base operator when in said operate mode to actuate the access barrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An automated actuation system which changes states based upon a position of an actuating device, the system comprising:
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a base controller having a transceiver, said base controller associated with the actuation system, said base controller adapted to receive at least one automatically generated signal and adapted to communicate learn data, the actuation system having at least two conditions; and
at least one mobile transmitter including a transceiver, said base controller and said mobile transmitter adapted to communicate learning data with each other;
wherein if said base controller and said at least one mobile transmitter exchange learning data with each other, said mobile transmitter automatically and periodically generates at least one mobile signal receivable by said base controller, said base controller changing the actuation system between a first condition and a second condition based upon whether said mobile signal is received or not. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An operator system for automatically controlling access barriers, comprising:
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a base controller associated with at least one access barrier;
at least one base transceiver associated with said base controller; and
at least one mobile transmitter including a transceiver, said at least one mobile transmitter automatically and periodically generating at least one mobile signal received by said base controller, said base controller and said at least one mobile transmitter adapted to exchange learning data between each other in a learn mode, so as to be learned to each other; and
wherein if said at least one mobile transmitter and said base controller are learned to each other, said mobile signal is detectable by said at least one base receiver, said base controller selectively generating barrier movement commands depending upon whether said at least one mobile signal is received. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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