公开(公告)号：US07382063B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11136790

申请日：2005-05-24

Applicant: Willis J. Mullet ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Paul J. VanDrunen ,  Richard Bardin ,  Ben L. Garcia

Inventor： Willis J. Mullet ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Paul J. VanDrunen ,  Richard Bardin ,  Ben L. Garcia

IPC: H02J9/00 ,  E05F11/00

CPC classification number: H02J9/062 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/43 ,  E05F15/603 ,  E05F2015/436 ,  E05Y2400/512 ,  E05Y2400/59 ,  E05Y2400/612 ,  E05Y2400/822 ,  E05Y2600/45 ,  E05Y2800/106 ,  E05Y2800/25 ,  E05Y2900/106 ,  Y10T307/615

Abstract: An uninterruptible power source (UPS) for supplying power to a barrier operator when mains power has failed is disclosed. The UPS includes a UPS controller for detecting and responding to a mains power failure and capable of generating a plurality of control signals. A backup power source and an up-converter is connected to the UPS controller, wherein the up-converter increases the voltage of the backup power source when needed. A switch is responsive to one of the plurality of control signals of the UPS controller and toggles the operator barrier between the up-converter and the mains power source, and awakens the operator via a standby receiver power line. Another embodiment awakens the operator anytime a UPS receiver receives a preamble of a wireless transmission signal. Auxiliary lighting may also be associated with the UPS and/or photo-electric safety devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种不间断电源（UPS），用于在电源出现故障时向屏障操作员供电。 UPS包括用于检测和响应主电源故障并能够产生多个控制信号的UPS控制器。 备用电源和上变频器连接到UPS控制器，其中上变频器在需要时增加备用电源的电压。 开关响应于UPS控制器的多个控制信号中的一个，并且在上变频器和主电源之间切换操作者屏障，并通过待机接收器电源线唤醒操作者。 另一个实施例在UPS接收机接收到无线传输信号的前同步码时唤醒操作者。 辅助照明还可以与UPS和/或光电安全装置相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07375612B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US10265833

申请日：2002-10-07

Applicant: James S. Murray ,  Yan Rodriguez

Inventor： James S. Murray ,  Yan Rodriguez

IPC: G05B19/00 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G08B29/00 ,  H04B1/00 ,  H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00817 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A door operator and related methodologies for learning new transmitter codes include a motor for moving the moveable barrier between two travel limit positions, an operator for controlling operations of the motor and a remote transmitter. The operator includes temporary and permanent memory devices to assist in learning new transmitter codes as needed. In one embodiment, the operator learns a new transmitter code by receiving signals from the remote transmitter after a storage button is depressed. In another embodiment, the operator learns a new transmitter code by periodically alternating between receipt of low range and high range radio frequency signals. In a similar embodiment, actuation of a transmitter button emits an infrared signal for programming the operator and a radio frequency signal for enabling the motor. In yet another embodiment, the transmitter is electrically connected to a port connector that is directly connected to the operator and whereupon actuation of the transmitter transfers the coded signals directly to a controller for learning thereof. Alternatively, insertion of the transmitter into the port may force the controller to generate and send a code to the transmitter. Accordingly, when the transmitter is removed from the port, actuation of a button causes the operator to initiate the appropriate function. In another embodiment, insertion of an indicia-carrying key into the operator could be used to program the operator. Or, actuating the buttons on the transmitter in a predetermined sequence could be used to program the transmitter with the controller.

Abstract translation: 用于学习新的发射机代码的门操作员和相关方法包括用于在两个行驶极限位置之间移动可移动障碍物的电动机，用于控制电动机的操作的操作者和远程发射器。 操作员包括临时和永久的存储设备，以帮助根据需要学习新的发射机代码。 在一个实施例中，操作员在按下存储按钮之后通过从远程发射器接收信号来学习新的发射机代码。 在另一个实施例中，操作者通过在接收低范围和高范围射频信号之间周期性地交替地学习新的发射机代码。 在类似的实施例中，发射器按钮的致动发射用于编程操作者的红外信号和用于启用电动机的射频信号。 在另一个实施例中，发射器电连接到直接连接到操作者的端口连接器，于是发射机的致动将编码信号直接传送到控制器以用于学习。 或者，将发射机插入端口可以迫使控制器产生并发送代码到发射机。 因此，当发射器从端口移除时，按钮的致动使操作者启动适当的功能。 在另一个实施例中，可以使用将携带标记的密钥插入操作者来编程操作者。 或者，以预定的顺序致动发射机上的按钮，可以用于对控制器对发射机进行编程。

公开(公告)号：US07280031B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10868692

申请日：2004-06-14

Applicant: Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard E Gagnon

Inventor： Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard E Gagnon

IPC: H04Q1/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00825 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A method and related system for enabling receipt and storage of data by an operator from at least two types of transmitters, is disclosed. The method includes designating a number of records in a memory array; sub-dividing the memory array into at least two groups, wherein each group is associated with a specific type of transmitter. The method concludes by determining whether one of the number of records is available for writing of data to a specific one of the transmitters.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于使运营​​商从至少两种类型的发射机接收和存储数据的方法和相关系统。 该方法包括指定存储器阵列中的多个记录; 将存储器阵列细分为至少两组，其中每组与特定类型的发射器相关联。 该方法通过确定记录数目中的一个是否可用于将数据写入到特定一个发射机。

公开(公告)号：US20060114116A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US10988124

申请日：2004-11-12

Applicant: Willis Mullet ,  T.B. Bennett ,  Yan Rodriguez

Inventor： Willis Mullet ,  T.B. Bennett ,  Yan Rodriguez

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  B60R25/00 ,  G08B1/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00896 ,  G07C2009/00928 ,  G07C2209/08 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04L12/2827 ,  H04L2012/285

Abstract: A limited-use appliance, such as a garage door operator or a home network bridge device, is disclosed which has at least one input device for generating an input signal and a controller associated with the input device and receiving the input signal. The controller initiates at least one limited-use function of the appliance upon receipt of the input signal. A test device is maintained by the controller, and has a predetermined criteria which determines whether the input signal should be sent on to the controller or not. A warning system may be incorporated so that imminent expiration of the limited-use functions initiate warnings for the benefit of the end-user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种诸如车库门操作器或家庭网桥装置的有限使用的装置，其具有用于产生输入信号的至少一个输入装置和与输入装置相关联并接收输入信号的控制器。 控制器在接收到输入信号时启动设备的至少一个有限使用功能。 测试装置由控制器维护，并且具有确定输入信号是否应发送到控制器的预定标准。 可以并入警告系统，以便即将到期的有限使用功能为终端用户的利益启动警告。

公开(公告)号：US20050272372A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US10859806

申请日：2004-06-02

Applicant: Yan Rodriguez

Inventor： Yan Rodriguez

IPC: H04B1/02 ,  H04B1/06 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H05K11/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/2836 ,  G08C2201/40 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W88/16 ,  H04W92/02

Abstract: A bridge device linking transmitters to a home network includes a transmitter signal receiver adapted to receive transmitter signals in a transmitter format from at least one transmitter and a network signal transceiver adapted to transmit and receive network signals in a network format to and from a home network. A bridge controller is connected to the transmitter signal receiver and the network signal transceiver for the purpose of converting the signals between the formats. The bridge device is able to learn various transmitter type for conversion to a learned home network standard. A master controller may be used to assign specific transmitter button actuations to control specific appliance functions.

Abstract translation: 将发射机连接到家庭网络的桥接设备包括适于以至少一个发射机的发射机格式接收发射机信号的发射机信号接收机和适于以网络格式发送和接收来自家庭网络的网络信号的网络信号收发器 。 桥接控制器连接到发射机信号接收机和网络信号收发器，以便在格式之间转换信号。 桥接设备能够学习各种发射机类型，以转换为学习的家庭网络标准。 主控制器可用于分配特定的发射机按钮启动以控制特定的设备功能。

公开(公告)号：US08373313B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12816140

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: Ben L. Garcia ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Steven Karl Maurer

Inventor： Ben L. Garcia ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Steven Karl Maurer

IPC: H01H7/00 ,  H01H43/00

CPC classification number: H01H23/145 ,  H01H9/56 ,  H01H11/0006 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y10T307/951

Abstract: A switch for premises electrical circuits provides wireless control compatible with at least one home automation control system technology. A single switch design can operate two-, three-, and four-way circuits without alteration, and without recourse to coordinating remote switches. The switch includes processor functions for restoring a previous state after power interruption, and for establishing a state commanded during the power interruption. The switch uses two single-pole, single-throw relays for positive safety lockout, and adjusts relay actuation timing with reference to power waveform zero-crossing for contact arc reduction with inductive, tungsten, and capacitive loads.

Abstract translation: 用于房屋电路的开关提供与至少一个家庭自动化控制系统技术兼容的无线控制。 单个开关设计可以在不改变的情况下操作两路，三路和四路电路，而不需要协调远程开关。 该交换机包括用于在电源中断之后恢复先前状态并且用于建立在电源中断期间命令的状态的处理器功能。 该开关使用两个单极单掷继电器进行正极安全锁定，并参照功率波形过零点调整继电器动作定时，以便通过电感，钨和电容负载进行接触电弧减少。

公开(公告)号：US08065039B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-22

申请号：US12245019

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Willis Jay Mullet ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  Douglas Real ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard Bardin

Inventor： Willis Jay Mullet ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  Douglas Real ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard Bardin

IPC: G05B13/00 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B19/0421 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  G05B2219/2653

Abstract: A control routine for groups of remotely controlled, variable-position, position-aware, transceiver-equipped actuators manages data discrepancies by issuing a first set of generic actuation commands to start and stop the actuators, then polling the actuators to report their achieved positions. The routine then applies a rule to determine a preferred position value from among the reports and issues a second set of position-specific actuation commands to all of the actuators. The routine can further poll the actuators to confirm the extent to which the commands have been realized, and can retain and apply compensation factors for performance deviations in the individual actuators. The routine can further manage multiple groups of actuators, dissimilar activators within groups, assignment of an actuator to more than one group, and application of variable control factors as inputs modifying the rule applied by the routine for determining the commands to be issued.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制，可变位置，位置感知，收发器配备的致动器组的控制程序通过发出第一组通用致动命令来启动和停止致动器，然后轮询致动器以报告其实现的位置来管理数据差异。 然后例程应用规则来确定报告中的优选位置值，并向所有致动器发出第二组位置特定致动命令。 该程序可以进一步轮询执行器，以确认命令的实现程度，并且可以保留并应用补偿因素以使各个执行器的性能偏差。 该程序可以进一步管理多组致动器，组内的不同激活器，将致动器分配给多个组，以及应用可变控制因素作为修改由例程应用的用于确定要发出的命令的规则的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20100087958A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12245019

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Willis Jay Mullet ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  Douglas Real ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard Bardin

Inventor： Willis Jay Mullet ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  Douglas Real ,  Yan Rodriguez ,  Richard Bardin

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B19/0421 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B2009/6845 ,  G05B2219/2653

Abstract: A control routine for groups of remotely controlled, variable-position, position-aware, transceiver-equipped actuators manages data discrepancies by issuing a first set of generic actuation commands to start and stop the actuators, then polling the actuators to report their achieved positions. The routine then applies a rule to determine a preferred position value from among the reports and issues a second set of position-specific actuation commands to all of the actuators. The routine can further poll the actuators to confirm the extent to which the commands have been realized, and can retain and apply compensation factors for performance deviations in the individual actuators. The routine can further manage multiple groups of actuators, dissimilar activators within groups, assignment of an actuator to more than one group, and application of variable control factors as inputs modifying the rule applied by the routine for determining the commands to be issued.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制，可变位置，位置感知，收发器配备的致动器组的控制程序通过发出第一组通用致动命令来启动和停止致动器，然后轮询致动器以报告其实现的位置来管理数据差异。 然后例程应用规则来确定报告中的优选位置值，并向所有致动器发出第二组位置特定致动命令。 该程序可以进一步轮询执行器，以确认命令的实现程度，并且可以保留并应用补偿因素以使各个执行器的性能偏差。 该程序可以进一步管理多组致动器，组内的不同激活器，将致动器分配给多个组，以及应用可变控制因素作为修改由例程应用的用于确定要发出的命令的规则的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20100074116A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12238431

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: Yan Rodriguez ,  Ben Garcia

Inventor： Yan Rodriguez ,  Ben Garcia

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L29/08846 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04W16/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W68/00 ,  H04W88/16

Abstract: A system and method that create, manage, and maintain a wireless network. The system and method automatically monitor the wireless network and determine an operating status of one or more devices associated with the network. If a determination is made that a device requires attention because of an operating status determined, the system communicates a notification to a designated user providing notice of the operating status. The system may create a proxy of a non-responsive device such that other devices in the network are deceived when communicating with a non-responsive device. The system may be located by a server to enable remote management of the wireless network via the Internet. The system and method enable the creation of scenes and timed events for devices associated with the network. Information tables that provide controller set-ups regarding how the controller communicates within the network may be stored. Devices associated with the network, locations of the devices associated with the network, operating states of the devices, and other information may be determined. Information and routing tables regarding the devices may be determined and communicated to the devices.

Abstract translation: 创建，管理和维护无线网络的系统和方法。 系统和方法自动监视无线网络并确定与网络相关联的一个或多个设备的操作状态。 如果由于所确定的操作状态而确定设备需要注意，则系统向指定的用户通知提供操作状态的通知。 系统可以创建非响应设备的代理，使得当与非响应设备通信时，网络中的其他设备被欺骗。 系统可以由服务器定位，以便能够通过因特网远程管理无线网络。 该系统和方法能够为与网络相关联的设备创建场景和定时事件。 可以存储提供关于控制器在网络内如何通信的控制器设置的信息表。 可以确定与网络相关联的设备，与网络相关联的设备的位置，设备的操作状态以及其他信息。 可以确定关于设备的信息和路由表并将其传送到设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080224885A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11724937

申请日：2007-03-16

Applicant: Yan Rodriguez ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  James S. Murray

Inventor： Yan Rodriguez ,  Ben L. Garcia ,  James S. Murray

IPC: G08C19/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00253 ,  G07C2009/00849 ,  G07C2009/00928

Abstract: A barrier operator is configured to learn and receive disparate wireless transmission signals to control movement of a barrier. The operator includes a receiver core circuit adapted to receive wireless transmission signals containing known and unknown formatted data words. A microcontroller is adapted to determine a fixed code portion of the unknown formatted data words. The microcontroller is also associated with a memory unit and connected to the receiver core circuit for storing in the memory unit the known formatted data words and the unknown formatted data words if the fixed code portion can be determined when the microcontroller is in a learn mode. The receiver core circuit may also scan only frequencies associated with learn codes, pre-selected frequencies, and incremental frequencies within a predetermined range of frequencies.

Abstract translation: 屏障操作器被配置为学习和接收不同的无线传输信号以控制屏障的移动。 操作者包括适于接收包含已知和未知格式的数据字的无线传输信号的接收机核心电路。 微控制器适于确定未知格式的数据字的固定代码部分。 如果在微控制器处于学习模式时可以确定固定代码部分，则微控制器还与存储器单元相关联并连接到接收器核心电路，用于在存储器单元中存储已知的格式化数据字和未知格式的数据字。 接收机核心电路还可以扫描在预定频率范围内与学习代码，预选频率和增量频率相关联的频率。