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Method and apparatus for transmitter for universal garage door opener

US5790948A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
23References
4Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1996
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B1/04
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A universal remote control transmitter for use with garage door openers including a number of switches whereby a user can program a transmitted modulation format and carrier frequency, and a controller for scanning the switches to determine the user programmed selections. The controller, in response to the programmed selections, outputs the required modulation to a selected transmitter, as well as direction to fine tune the transmitter to the particular carrier frequency. Also included is a power sensor circuit that responds to a change in power supply voltage by adjusting the modulation to maintain a constant peak transmitter output power.

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