Secure keyless entry system

• US 8,766,768 B2
• Filed: 12/09/2012
• Issued: 07/01/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cory William Welsh
• Original Assignee: Protective Resources 316 Inc.
• Inventors: Martin, Albert John
• Primary Examiner(s): Syed, Nabil
• Assistant Examiner(s): RUSHING, MARK S
• Application Number:
  US13/709,039
• Publication Number:
  US 20130093564A1
• Time in Patent Office: 569 Days
• Field of Search: 340/5.2, 340/5.23, 340/5.54, 340/5.64, 340/5.71, 380/270
• US Class Current: 340/5.54
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 1/01 electric
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 2009/00928 for garage doors
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/0069 actuated in a predetermined sequence
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/00896 specially adapted for particular uses
• CPC Class Codes: G07C 9/23 by means of a password

Abstract

A secure keyless entry system integrates into an existing motorized garage door opening system to replace the one button transmitters typically placed in a vehicle. The one button transmitters are replaced with remote modules having alpha numeric key pads. The remote modules accept a string of input and compare the last four to eight entries to a previously set designated PIN. In order to obfuscate the designated PIN from on lookers, a user of the system may first enter a random string of decoy characters before finally entering the designated PIN. The disclosed system may also be used to replace the metal keys typically used to secure entry doors to a dwelling.

Claims

1. A system for securing garage doors and other doors of entry into a dwelling, the system comprising:

a) a control module, having means of;

i) integration into an existing motorized garage door opener system by use of and connection to two interior garage door button wires;

ii) replacing an existing interior garage door button; and

iii) wireless communication with a remote module;

b) the control module comprising;

i) an antenna, learning switch, door opening switch, status indicator light, means to retain and connect with two existing wires of the existing interior garage door button wiring, and wherein the door opening switch rests in an off position or normal condition so as to not activate the garage door, and wherein pressure applied to the door opening switch will result in the door opening switch being placed in an on position or working condition, so as to operate the garage door, a door opener switching assembly comprising means of placing the door opening switch in an on position or an off position, two or more rabbit ear attachment points, and fastening screws;

c) an electrical adapter, suitable for supplying power to the control module;

d) the remote module, with an alpha numeric key pad, a key pad marked “

enter”

;

e) the remote module having means of;

i) wireless communication with the control module;

ii) accepting a designated PIN (Personal Identification Number);

iii) operating the garage door via wireless communication with the control module, with such operation triggered by entry of the designated PIN with or without the prior entry of false strings used to obfuscate the designated PIN.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising printed instructions suitable for use by a foreclosing lender in assembling the components of the system.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising an exterior door locking assembly with means of locking and unlocking an exterior front door or other door of a dwelling, the door locking assembly having means of wireless communication with the remote module.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the remote module has means to execute a first command to operate a garage door after entry of a designated PIN, and means to execute a second command to operate the garage door in a reverse direction as compared to the first command, and wherein the second command will be executed without reentry of a designated PIN, as long as the second command is entered within a period of 10 to 20 seconds after the first command.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein five incorrect entries entered into the remote module will disable the system and require a synchronization of the control module with the code control system of an existing motorized garage door opener system.