Operating system for a motorized barrier operator
US7173516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00928
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a portable remote transmitter device. The multi-function wall station provides for selective concealment of certain switches or buttons which are not commonly used in the day-to-day operation of a wall station. For example, the up/down switch may be actuated by a hinged cover which conceals other selected operational buttons and wherein those operational buttons are only accessed upon opening of the hinged cover. The wall station also provides a periodic lighting element so as to easily direct the user to push the hinge cover to initiate up/down movement of the barrier. The multi-function wall station also provides for an operational selection wherein the door may be closed in a normal manner; by an auto-close feature, wherein the door closes after a predetermined period of time; or a RF block mode, wherein the station prevents transmission of any remote radio frequency signals to the op…
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