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Operating system for a motorized barrier operator with a radio frequency energized light kit and/or switch and methods for programming the same

US7397342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2004
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2009/00928
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An operating system for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of the barrier between various positions. The operator may receive wireless signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a portable remote transmitter device. The system also includes a device such as a light kit or switch that controls a load, wherein the device is capable of also receiving wireless signals to control the kit or the load. And the transmitters are capable of generating wireless signals receivable by the operator and the device for independent operation of each.

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