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System and method for automatically closing a garage door

US9458657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2012
Grant dateOct 4, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/45242
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for automatically closing a garage door can include one or more door open sensors, one or more motion sensors, one or more timers, and a door close activator. In certain embodiments, the one or more door open sensors are configured to detect whether the garage door is completely open. In various embodiments, the one or more motion sensors are focused in a garage and configured to detect motion within the garage. In certain embodiments, the one or more timers are configured to delay for a predetermined time period after motion is no longer detected. In various embodiments, the door close activator is configured to close the garage door after the delay of the predetermined period of time.

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