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Method and apparatus for monitoring a movable barrier over a network

US6998977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2003
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/62
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a movable barrier operator for controlling the movable barrier; and a network interface electronically connected to the movable barrier operator for connecting the movable barrier to a network; wherein the network board sends a status of the movable barrier over the network to a requesting device.

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