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Directional garage door opener transmitter for vehicles

US5990828A · kind A · utility

57Cited by
13References
25Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 1998
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2900/106
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A garage door opener transmitter system includes a sensor for determining the relative direction of the garage door opener receiver. A transmitter then selectively transmits a signal in the direction of the receiver. In one embodiment, the direction of the receiver is determined based upon a compass and the direction of travel of the vehicle at the time the signal is transmitted.

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