Using a vehicle to identify a status of a garage door
US11727736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/58
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Example embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to using a vehicle to identify a status of a garage door, such as, for identifying whether the garage door is fully closed, fully open, or partially open. The identification may be carried out in response to an inquiry from an individual, such as, a driver of the vehicle that has exited through the garage door. A detection apparatus such as an image capture system or an ultrasonic sensor that can be a part of a vehicle security system may be used for identifying the status of the garage door. The image capture system may capture and store an image of the garage door when the vehicle is exiting the garage. Upon receiving an inquiry from the driver, the garage door status detection system may display the image on a smartphone of the driver or an infotainment system in the vehicle.
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