Apparatus and method for door control
US11512518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B2009/6827
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In example implementations, a method is provided. The method includes determining, by a processor, that a vehicle is approaching a door of a building based on a velocity vector of the vehicle, calculating, by the processor, a time of arrival of the vehicle at the door based on the velocity vector of the vehicle and a distance of the vehicle from the door, and controlling, by the processor, the door to begin opening at a time based on the time of arrival and an amount of time for the door to open such that the door is opened when the vehicle arrives at the door.
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