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Intelligent window covering incorporating security features

US9574395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Inventors

David R. Hall · Provo, US
Austin Carlson · Provo, US
Davido Hyer · Spanish Fork, US
Jerome Miles · Spanish Fork, US
Emily Brimhall · Alpine, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 9, 2015
Grant date	Feb 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 9, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/2186
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a gearbox assembly configured to electromechanically operate a window covering. A controller, incorporated into the window covering, is provided to control the gearbox assembly. A security device, such as a camera, motion sensor, audio sensor, proximity sensor, impact sensor, or the like, communicates with the controller and is configured to monitor security at a window associated with the window covering. Such a security sensor may, for example, monitor opening and/or closing of the window, breaking of the window, or the like. In certain embodiments, operation of the window covering is triggered in response to conditions sensed by the security device. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

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