Automatic garage door system and method
US6563431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/55
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An automatic garage door system includes a controller. The controller receives information on the vehicle's position from a vehicle parking unit. When the automatic system is on, the system determines if the garage door is open via a garage door position sensor. When the garage door is open, the controller signals a remote interface unit located inside the house to indicate that the garage door is open. The vehicle parking unit determines if a car is entering or leaving the garage. When no vehicle is entering or leaving the garage, the garage door is automatically closed after a predetermined time interval. When a vehicle is entering the garage, the vehicle's position is monitored by the vehicle parking unit, which displays the vehicle position information to the vehicle driver with a visual parking indicator.
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