Systems and methods for door and dock equipment servicing
US11308019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16Y40/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for monitoring automatic mechanical devices selected from at least one of automatic doors and automatic dock equipment located at a commercial site. The method may include installing, at the commercial site, a plurality of internet-of-things (IoT) monitoring devices. Each of the IoT monitoring devices may include a plurality of connectors corresponding to respective data communication standards, and a wireless transceiver configured to transmit operational information. Electronic communication between each automatic mechanical device and one of the IoT monitoring devices may be established via one of the connectors. A device profile may be assigned for each of the automatic mechanical devices. Each device profiles defines a respective connector and combination of manufacturer and device model. Data reflecting operational events and states of the automatic mechanical devices is received over the connectors, and corresponding operational information relating to the automatic mechanical devices is transmitted for analysis.
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