System and method for controlling movable barrier operation at a secured premises
US11492838B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect, a method is provided for controlling access to a facility including a movable barrier and a plurality of loading docks. The method includes receiving, from a user device associated with a vehicle, a check-in communication that includes a check-in identifier. The method includes receiving a verification communication that verifies a presence of the vehicle relative to a sensor associated with the movable barrier. The method further includes causing a movable barrier operator associated with the movable barrier to move the movable barrier between closed and open positions in response to the check-in identifier indicating authorization to access the facility and in response to receiving the verification communication. Further, the method includes selecting a particular loading dock from the plurality of loading docks and communicating a loading dock identification representative of the particular loading dock to the user device to direct the vehicle to the particular loading dock.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.