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System and method for automatically closing a garage door

US9982475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2016
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2036

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 configured to detect motion. In certain embodiments, the one or more timers are configured to delay for at least one 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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