Barrier Operator Control of A Camera
First Claim
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.
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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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27 Claims
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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. - 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; 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. - 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; 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. - 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; 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. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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