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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Automatic door opener

Номер: US20120023824A1
Автор: Grant Matthew Mason
Принадлежит: RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC

A door opener for opening a door having an external surface comprises a screw mounted for rotary motion and a carriage mounted on the screw such that rotation of the screw causes motion of the carriage along the screw. A motor rotates the screw. An actuator arm has a first end and a second end, where the actuator arm is operatively connected to the carriage such that movement of the carriage causes the actuator arm to move between a retracted position where the door is closed and an extended position where the door is open. The first end of the actuator arm is in contact with but not connected to the external surface of the door such that the first end of the actuator arm rides over the external surface of the door.

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Номер записи: 1
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Automatic door

Номер: US20120075091A1
Автор: Bradford A. Clough
Принадлежит: Altorr Corp

In some implementations a storage device having a voice-recognition engine stored thereon is coupled to a microcontroller, a device-controller for an automatic door is operably coupled to the microcontroller.

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Номер записи: 2
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Driving Device

Номер: US20120137591A1
Автор: Dave Sabet, Marian Bochen
Принадлежит: Stabilus GmbH

A driving device has a housing tube that can be connected to a stationary base part, particularly to a vehicle body, or to a movable structural component part, particularly a vehicle hatch or vehicle door, a protective tube connected to the other respective part, a spindle drive that has a threaded spindle and a spindle nut arranged on the threaded spindle by which the housing tube and protective tube are movable axially relative to one another, and a rotary drive that drives the spindle drive in rotation and includes at least one electric motor. A sensor device conveys the current position in relation to the earth's magnetic field or plumb line and one or more corresponding signals to a control device is arranged in the driving device.

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Номер записи: 3
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Method and Device for Actuating a Closing Element of a Vehicle

Номер: US20120158253A1
Автор: Bernd Ette, Carsten Kroemke
Принадлежит: VOLKSWAGEN AG

In a method and a device ( 12 ) for automatically actuating a closing element ( 1 ) of a vehicle ( 10 ), the closing element is actuated when a movement of an object corresponding to a predefined movement profile is registered in an area surrounding the vehicle and when at the same time a vehicle key assigned to the vehicle is registered. In this case, it is firstly possible for the movement of the object in the area around the vehicle ( 10 ) to be monitored by the interaction between a capacitive sensor ( 5 ) and an optical sensor ( 4, 7 ), or for the movement profile first to have an approach to the vehicle ( 10 ) and a subsequent movement away from the vehicle ( 10 ), so that the closing element ( 1 ) is only actuated after the movement away from the vehicle ( 10 ).

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Номер записи: 4
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Mobile robot apparatus, door control apparatus, and door opening and closing method therefor

Номер: US20120165984A1
Автор: Chan Kyu Park, Jae Hong Kim, Joo Chan Sohn, Sang Seung Kang
Принадлежит: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI

A mobile robot apparatus includes a video recognition unit for recognizing a position of an opening button mounted around a door through video analysis after acquiring peripheral video information. Further, the mobile robot apparatus includes a mobile controller for performing an operation on the opening button at the position recognized by the video recognition unit to generate an opening selection signal, thereby allowing a door control apparatus to open the door according to the generated opening selection signal.

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Номер записи: 5
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Automatic vehicle door movement control system

Номер: US20120179336A1
Автор: Michael Oakley
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A controller and control method for an automatic vehicle door movement control system which includes a plurality of signaling devices and at least one door actuator for opening and closing at least one vehicle door in accordance with an instruction signal from the signaling devices is configured to selectively mask a redundant instruction signal. The redundant instruction signal is an instruction signal received after the receipt of a primary instruction signal and prior to the completion of an automatic door movement operation. The redundant instruction signal is masked when it is determined to be against an ascertained user intent or when the primary instruction signal is determined to be more indicative of the ascertained user intent.

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Номер записи: 6
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Door assist system controller and method

Номер: US20120180391A1
Автор: John Hayden, Michael Mckee, Nick Scholtes
Принадлежит: Control Solutions Inc

A controller for a door system and an associated method of operation for actuating a door. The controller may be electrically coupled with a motor, an outer door switch and an inner door switch. The controller, activates a motor assist and may maintain a desirable current supply to the motor assist. Determining a relative position of the door and determining whether movement of the door is obstructed is performed. The controller actuates the door to an appropriate position and determines whether door operation exceeds a maximum time threshold. The controller may be configured to deactivate the motor assist once the door reaches an appropriate position or the door operation exceeds the maximum time threshold.

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Номер записи: 7
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Window regulator device

Номер: US20120192491A1
Автор: Hidefumi Katayama, Ryoichi Fukumoto, Ryujiro Akizuki
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A position detection unit includes a rotational member rotatable by a rotational drive force of an output shaft, an operation lever configured to avoid engaging with the rotational member when an open/close position of a window glass is situated out of an insensitive area, and engage with the rotational member when the open/close position of the window glass is situated within the insensitive area, the operation lever being rotated by the rotational drive force of the output shaft transmitted via the rotational member when the operation lever engages with the rotational member, and an insensitive area detection switch for performing a switching operation based on a rotational operation of the operation lever. It is detected whether or not an open/close position of the window glass is situated within the insensitive area based on the rotational operation of the operation lever, and accordingly detection accuracy is enhanced.

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Номер записи: 8
01-11-2012 дата публикации

System and device for opening and closing sliding doors

Номер: US20120272576A1
Автор: Dylan Jessie Harrison, Ronald E. Van Tassell, Iii
Принадлежит: Individual

A portable device is provided for opening and closing sliding doors associated with conventional sliding doors as used in residences and businesses. The portable sliding door device attaches to a sliding door via a suction cup or other means, and moves outside the track used by the sliding door. The sliding door device can be initiated to move the sliding door to the open position through remote control, voice-activation, and proximity transmitters. The sliding door device can communicate with wireless routers and be remotely controlled and monitored by computers, netbooks and cell phones. The sliding door device has safety features, including cameras and speakers to ward off attempted break-ins.

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Номер записи: 9
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Safety system for a door opener

Номер: US20120285088A1
Автор: Robert Peter Nolte
Принадлежит: Individual

A noxious gas detector is provided that is installed internally within at least one of a motor configured to move a door of an enclosure between an open position and a closed position or a control panel for operating the motor. The detector is in communication with a circuit of at least one of the motor or the control panel. The detector is configured to detect noxious gas within the enclosure. The detector is configured to send a signal to the circuit to move the door into the open position when a predetermined level of noxious gas is exceeded.

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Номер записи: 10
29-11-2012 дата публикации

Multiple speed profiles in barrier operator systems

Номер: US20120297681A1
Автор: Leroy G. Krupke, Mark Kenneth Siegesmund, Mark Raymond Wilzbach
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corp

Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.

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Номер записи: 11
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Virtual switch and method for operating same

Номер: US20120319502A1
Автор: Peter Van Gastel
Принадлежит: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a method for actuating a virtual switch ( 50 ) by means of a sensor system ( 17.2 ) which detects an actuation of the switch ( 50 ), the sensor system ( 17.2 ) having at least two non-contact sensors ( 11, 12 ). The method comprises the following steps: a) starting the method, b) monitoring at least one sensor ( 11 ), starting a first timer ( 11.2 ) for a first period ( 11.3 ) if the first sensor ( 11 ) is activated (by an approaching object), d) starting a second timer ( 12.2 ) for a second period ( 12.3 ) if the second sensor ( 12 ) is activated (by an approaching object) and the first period ( 11.3 ) is not yet exceeded, and e) actuating the virtual switch ( 50 ) if at least one sensor ( 11, 12 ) is deactivated and the second period ( 12.3 ) is not yet exceeded, some of steps a) to e) proceeding simultaneously or chronologically.

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Номер записи: 12
27-12-2012 дата публикации

System and method for sensing a gate obstruction

Номер: US20120324791A1
Автор: Alex Parsadayan, Wayne C. Hom
Принадлежит: Maximum Controls LLC

A system and method for detecting an object or obstruction in the path of a moveable barrier or automatic gate and allowing a coupled controller to determine corrective action prior to the moveable barrier coming in physical contact with such object or obstruction. A plurality of sensors in a physical array is used to detect such objects in the path of a barrier as it moves from closed to open and vice versa. The output of each respective sensor is compared to all of the others. In the preferred embodiment, if all of the sensor outputs are the same, it is assumed that there is no obstruction. However, if the output of any one sensor differs from the output of another sensor, it is assumed that there is an obstruction and the gate is either stopped or reversed before contact is made.

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Номер записи: 13
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Method of Automatically Controlling a Motorized Window Treatment While Minimizing Occupant Distractions

Номер: US20130049664A1
Автор: Brian Michael Courtney, Joel S. Spira, Timothy S. Majewski, Walter S. Zaharchuk, William Bryce Fricke, William H. Howe
Принадлежит: Lutron Electronics Co Inc

A load control system provides for automatically controlling a position of a motorized window treatment to control the amount of sunlight entering a space of a building through a window located in a façade of the building in order to control a sunlight penetration distance within the space and minimize occupant distractions. The load control system automatically generates a timeclock schedule having a number of timeclock events for controlling the position of the motorized window treatment during the present day. A user is able to select a desired maximum sunlight penetration distance for the space and a minimum time period that may occur between any two consecutive timeclock events. In addition, a maximum number of movements that may occur during the timeclock schedule may also be entered. The load control system uses these inputs to determine event times and corresponding positions of the motorized window treatment for each timeclock event.

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Номер записи: 14
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Motor control circuit and keyboard assembly having same

Номер: US20130141021A1
Автор: Hai-Qing Zhou, Qi-Yan Luo, Song-Lin Tong, Yi-Xin Tu
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Hongfujin Precision Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd

An exemplary motor control circuit for controlling a motor includes a motor driving chip, a sensing unit, and a controller. The motor driving chip motor driving chip is electronically connected to the motor. The sensing unit includes a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor detects whether an external object is proximate to the proximity sensor. The controller is electronically connected to the motor driving chip and the sensing unit, the controller controls the motor driving chip to drive the motor to rotate in a first direction when an external object is detected, and controls the motor driving chip to drive the motor to rotate in a second direction reverse to the first direction when no external object is detected for a predetermined period of time.

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Номер записи: 15
20-06-2013 дата публикации

High Speed Door Assembly

Номер: US20130152471A1
Автор: Arno Klein, Brian Norbert Drifka, Daniel J. Gregoriou, Donald P. Grasso, John Sonn, Walenty Kalempa
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed to an industrial high-speed door assembly having a reduced door panel width and having guides for guiding the door which extend into a passageway but are resilient, tough, or resiliently collapsible, to either withstand impacts from vehicle collisions or moveable during opening of the door to avoid collisions while returning for guidance upon closing the door.

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Номер записи: 16
05-09-2013 дата публикации

Security apparatus

Номер: US20130227885A1
Автор: Fred Dawber
Принадлежит: Fred Dawber

Disclosed is apparatus for use with: an RFJD proximity card; a frame including a pair of jambs; a door hingedly connected to one of the jambs, the other being hollow and having a rabbet defined by a pair of surfaces, one surface presenting to the closed door and defining part of a stop against which the door is positioned when closed and the other surface flanking and presenting towards the door edge when closed . The other surface width is in the direction which defines the one jamb depth. The one jamb thickness is in the direction which defines the doorway width. The apparatus comprises a sensor which: produces a signal when the card is presented thereto; and has thickness T, width W and height H T<[thickness of other jamb−thickness of stop]. W is equivalent to the width of other surface. H<doorway height.

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Номер записи: 17
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Capacitive sensor arrangement for switching a door opening on a motor vehicle

Номер: US20130234733A1
Автор: Stefan Lange
Принадлежит: Huf Huelsbeck and Fuerst GmbH and Co KG

A sensor arrangement for sensing movement gestures on a motor vehicle with a capacitive sensor arrangement and at least one control and evaluation device which is coupled to the sensor arrangement and which senses a change in the capacitance of the sensor arrangement with respect to a reference potential. A user can use a part of his body, for example his foot, to make a gesture in the sensing range of the sensors for activating a tailgate. At least two sensor electrode arrangements are arranged at spatially offset positions on the motor vehicle. The sensor electrodes are embodied as elongate electrode arrangements and are arranged with the same spatial orientation. One of the sensor electrodes is longer than the other. The relatively long sensor electrode extends beyond the relatively short sensor electrode on both sides in the longitudinal direction.

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Номер записи: 18
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Method, apparatus and system for controlling a movable partition

Номер: US20130248123A1
Автор: D. George Field, E. Carl Goodman, Kevin D. Banta
Принадлежит: Won-Door Corp

Various apparatuses, methods and systems for directionally controlling a movable partition are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus may include at least one roller assembly coupled to a portion of a movable partition. A roller element of the roller assembly may be configured to maintain contact with an adjacent surface (e.g., a floor) while the partition is displaced along a desired path even though the adjacent surface may exhibit unevenness, undulations or other substantially nonplanar surface features. In one embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to maintain a substantially constant force between the roller element and the adjacent surface. In another embodiment, the apparatus may be configured to maintain a force between the roller element and the adjacent surface substantially within a specified range. A steering actuator may also be used to select, or change, the orientation of the roller assembly with respect to the partition.

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Номер записи: 19
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Automatic revolving door and automatic revolving door control method

Номер: US20130259306A1
Автор: Chang-Jung Lee, Chih-Ping Lo, Hou-Hsien Lee
Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

An exemplary automatic revolving door control method includes obtaining a preset number of successive images captured by a camera. The images include distance information by TOF technology of the objects captured in the images. The method creates successive 3D scene models. Next, the method determines whether one or more persons appear in the created successive 3D scene models. The method further includes determining a foremost person of the one or more person as a person being monitored, and determines whether the moving direction of the person being monitored is toward the entrance. The method determines the moved distance by the person being monitored in the two created 3D scene models. The method determines the moving time taken for the calculated moved distance, and further determines the moving speed of the person being monitored, to rotate the automatic revolving door at a speed to match that of the person being monitored.

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Номер записи: 20
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Door release mechanism

Номер: US20130269881A1
Автор: Alvin Eiterman, Mark Daus
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corp

A door mechanism includes a door shaft, a drive sprocket fixed to the door shaft, a holding brake to counter a closing bias of the door, and a holding brake sprocket that is rotationally coupled to the drive sprocket. A freewheel is coupled to the holding brake sprocket to facilitate free rotation of the holding brake sprocket in a first direction. A first brake is coupled to the holding brake sprocket via the freewheel to provide resistance to rotation of the door shaft in a second direction. A door release includes a drop wheel coupled to the holding brake sprocket, a brake drive sprocket, a drop arm and a second brake to provide resistance to the brake sprocket when the brake sprocket exceeds a predetermined braking speed.

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Номер записи: 21
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle open/close body operating apparatus

Номер: US20140039766A1
Автор: Koichi Hirota, Masayuki Katsuyama, Toshihiko Ishida, Yuichi Inoue, Yukari Miyake
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A vehicle open/close body operating apparatus is provided with: a photoelectric sensor configured to be mounted on a vehicle, and configured to display, by optical irradiation, both of a sign indicating an open operation and a sign indicating a close operation of an open/close body, and detect the will of a user trying to open or close the open/close body through a change in light reflected by the displayed signs; a drive unit configured to open or close the open/close body; and a door control unit for controlling the drive unit configured to open or close the open/close body in accordance with a movement related to the will of the user detected by the photoelectric sensor.

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Номер записи: 22
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Closure for A Compartment

Номер: US20140040115A1
Автор: Dickory Rudduck, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a closures ( 106 ) for a compartment ( 100 ) having one or more walls ( 112, 114, 116, 118 ) and an opening ( 110 ) defined by at least one of the walls ( 112, 114, 116, 118 ). The closure ( 106 ) is associated with at least one fastener located inside the compartment ( 100 ). The fastener can hold the closure ( 106 ) in a first position (eg. closed) relative to the opening ( 110 ). The fastener is adapted to cause the closure ( 106 ) to assume a second position (eg. open) relative to the opening ( 110 ) upon receipt of a suitable signal. The closure ( 106 ) has at least one indicium ( 108 ) visible from outside the compartment ( 110 ). The indicium ( 108 ) is adapted to provide a visual indication of a status of the closure ( 106 ) or the compartment ( 110 ), such as closure open, closure closed, compartment empty, compartment occupied. Instead of indicium ( 108 ) or in addition to it, the closure of the invention can include in the fastener means for communicating to a remote device, a status of the closure or the compartment. The closure and the compartment may form an array with other closures and compartments having similar fasteners. In that event, the fastener in each compartment may be addressable.

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Номер записи: 23
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ANIMAL ENCLOSURE

Номер: US20210000080A1
Автор: Nicholls Simon, Paul Johannes, Tuthill James, Windham William
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A door assembly () for an animal enclosure, the door assembly comprising: a frame () for mounting over an aperture () in a wall of the enclosure; a door () moveably mounted in the frame (), the door () being moveable between a position where the aperture in the wall is open for the passage of an animal and a position where the aperture in the wall is closed thereby to prevent the passage of an animal; and a motor () for driving the door () between the closed and open positions. 1. A door assembly for an animal enclosure , the door assembly comprising:a frame for mounting over an aperture in a wall of the enclosure;a door moveably mounted in the frame, the door being moveable between a position where the aperture in the wall is open for the passage of an animal and a position where the aperture in the wall is closed thereby to prevent the passage of an animal; anda motor for driving the door between the closed and open positions.2. A door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the motor is provided within the frame.3. A door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the motor is configured to drive a pinion that is engageable with a rack carried by the door.4. A door assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the rack is moveable between a position where the rack engages with the motor driven pinion claim 3 , and a position where the rack is disengaged from the motor driven pinion.5. A door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a leading edge of the door is recessed when the door is closed to obstruct access for predators.6. A door assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one wall of the frame that defines an opening through the door assembly is inclined so as to encourage debris to fall away from the frame.7. A door assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a first two-part locking mechanism operable to lock the door to the frame when the door is open.8. A door assembly according to claim 7 , wherein said first two-part locking mechanism comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 24
05-01-2017 дата публикации

CLOSURE DEVICE FOR A FILLING OR CONNECTION OPENING ON A VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001517A1
Автор: BAUERNFEIND Markus, HERRMANN Christian, PANEJKO Hubert, RIENECKER Maik
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A closure device for closing a through opening on a vehicle is provided. An interior space with a filling or connection opening being accessible via the through opening, wherein the filling or connection opening is configured and provided for consumable filling on the vehicle, and it being possible for the through opening to be closed by way of a cover element which can be adjusted on the vehicle in a manner which is actuated by external force between at least one closure position for closing the through opening and an open position for opening the through opening. A control electronics system for triggering an adjustment of the cover element being provided with at least one first and second sensor device. 119-. (canceled)20. A closure device for closing a through opening on a vehicle , an interior space with a filling or connection opening being accessible via the through opening , wherein the filling or connection opening is configured and provided for consumable filling on the vehicle , and it being possible for the through opening to be closed by way of a cover element which can be adjusted on the vehicle in a manner which is actuated by external force between at least one closure position for closing the through opening and an open position for opening the through opening , a control electronics system for triggering an adjustment of the cover element being provided with at least one sensor device , wherein at least one first and second sensor device are provided ,it being possible for an operating event for opening the cover element to be detected via the first sensor device, and it being possible for an operating event for closing the cover element to be detected via a second sensor device which is spaced apart spatially from the first sensor device, andthe first sensor device being provided at least in parts on a covering section of the cover element, which covering section closes the through opening at least partially in the closure position, and the second ...

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Номер записи: 25
02-01-2020 дата публикации

PASSENGER ASSISTING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20200001892A1
Автор: AOI Hatsumi, OKAJI Kazuyoshi, Sugahara Hiroshi, Takizawa Koji, UNO Michie
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

In a passenger assisting apparatus, a passenger information obtaining unit obtains a destination and a contact of a passenger, a state determination unit determines, at the destination for example, whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger. An awakening assistance unit performs an awakening operation for the passenger when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle, and a contact notification unit provides a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit when the state determination unit determines that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation. 1. A passenger assisting apparatus mountable on an autonomous vehicle comprising an automatic driving controller and configured to assist a passenger on the autonomous vehicle , the apparatus comprising: a processor configured with a program to perform operations comprising:operation as a passenger information obtaining unit configured to obtain a destination and a contact of the passenger;operation as a state determination unit configured to determine whether the passenger is able to exit the vehicle based on a sensing result from a passenger state detection sensor for detecting a state of the passenger;operation as an awakening assistance unit configured to perform an awakening operation for the passenger in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle; andoperation as a contact notification unit configured to provide a notification to the contact obtained by the passenger information obtaining unit in response to the state determination unit determining that the passenger is unable to exit the vehicle after the awakening operation performed by the awakening assistance unit.2. The passenger assisting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein ' ...

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Номер записи: 26
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ROTATING DOOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20170002604A1
Автор: ALBERTINI Marco, ANDRUS James, GORDON Brent, McGrath James, PERRY Hilton, WRIGHT Ed
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Rotating door systems and methods for rotating a plurality of rotatable doors between a closed position and an open position are provided. Each of the rotatable doors may have a height measured in a vertical direction between opposing horizontal edges, a width measured in a horizontal direction between opposing vertical edges, and an axis of rotation centrally located between the opposing vertical edges. The rotatable doors may be rotatably coupled to an upper support at the axis of rotation via an upper pivot shaft and rotatably coupled to a lower support at the axis of rotation via a lower pivot shaft. The rotatable doors may be at least partially transparent. The rotation of one or more of the rotatable doors may be controlled by a controller. 1. A rotating door system , comprising:a plurality of rotatable doors configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position, each of the rotatable doors having a height measured in a vertical direction between opposing horizontal edges, a width measured in a horizontal direction between opposing vertical edges, and an axis of rotation centrally located between the opposing vertical edges,wherein each of the rotatable doors is rotatably coupled to an upper support at the axis of rotation via an upper pivot shaft and rotatably coupled to a lower support at the axis of rotation via a lower pivot shaft, andwherein at least a portion of each of the rotatable doors is transparent.2. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , the rotatable doors automatically rotate at the same time.3. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , the rotatable doors automatically rotate at the same speed.4. The rotating door system of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when rotating between the closed position and the open position claim 1 , each of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 27
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SEAL BASED OBJECT DETECTION FOR VEHICLE DOOR ASSIST SYSTEM

Номер: US20180002967A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Skoures Evangelos P., Wallace Jeff A.
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A door assist system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly. An interference sensor forms a portion of a door opening seal and is configured to detect an obstruction in a plurality of detection regions. The system further comprises a controller configured to control the actuator in response to a detection signal from the interference sensor. 1. A door assist system for a vehicle comprising:an actuator configured to control a position of the door about a hinge assembly;an interference sensor forming a portion of a door opening seal configured to detect an obstruction in a plurality of detection regions; anda controller configured to control the actuator in response to a detection signal from the interference sensor.2. The door assist system according to claim 1 , wherein the door opening seal corresponds to at least one of a perimeter door seal and a perimeter door opening seal.3. The door assist system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to control the actuator to adjust the position of the door between an open position and a closed position.4. The door assist system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to identify a location of the obstruction based on a radial extent of the obstruction from the hinge assembly.5. The door assist system according to claim 4 , wherein the interference sensor corresponds to a plurality of proximity sensors distributed along the door opening seal.6. The door assist system according to claim 5 , wherein the controller is configured to identify the location of the obstruction based on a position of at least one sensor of the plurality of proximity sensors relative to the hinge assembly.7. The door assist system according to claim 6 , wherein the controller is configured to detect the obstruction at a plurality of thresholds based on the location of obstruction relative to the hinge assembly.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-01-2018 дата публикации

OPENING/CLOSING CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20180002968A1
Автор: ENDO Shinichi, HAYASAKA Satoshi, Sugita Takuya
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A boundary position, which determines the range of the positions of the window within which trap prevention control is disabled, is set according to the sum of a first amount of rotation and a second amount of rotation. The first amount of rotation approximates a change, in a reference amount of rotation, that corresponds to a change in a detected voltage from a reference voltage. The second amount of rotation is set to a value that is smaller than the difference between a specific amount of rotation at a stop and the reference amount of rotation and is larger than the amount of variations in the reference amount of rotation. 1. An opening/closing control device that controls an opening/closing operation of an opening/closing body by driving a motor , the device comprising:a processor and a memory having program code stored therein, wherein when the processor executes the program code, the processor is configured into:a trap detecting unit configured to detect a trap of an object, the trap being caused by the opening/closing body;a rotation amount detecting unit configured to detect an amount of rotation of the motor;a voltage detecting unit configured to detect a voltage to be supplied to the motor;a position detecting unit configured to detect a position of the opening/closing body with respect to the position of the opening/closing body with the opening/closing body in a fully closed state, according to a change in a detected amount of rotation from a reference amount of rotation, the reference amount of rotation being the amount of rotation detected by the rotation amount detecting unit in the fully closed state;a motor control unit configured to perform trap prevention control when the trap detecting unit detects the trap, a rotation of the motor being reversed in the trap prevention control, if the position, detected by the position detecting unit, of the opening/closing body is more distant from the position of the opening/closing body in the fully closed ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-01-2018 дата публикации

OPENING/CLOSING CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20180002969A1
Автор: ENDO Shinichi, Miyako Ikuyasu, Sugita Takuya
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An opening/closing control device includes: a current detecting unit that detects a current that flows in a motor; a voltage detecting unit that detects a voltage to be supplied to the motor; a load calculating unit that calculates a load applied during the opening/closing operation of a window, according to the detected current and detected voltage; a trap detecting unit that detects a trap of an object, the trap being caused by the window, according to the calculated load; and a motor control unit that, if a trap is detected, reverses the rotation of the motor. The load calculating unit calculates a load in which a first load component proportional to the detected current and a second load component proportional to the angular acceleration of the rotation of the motor, the angular acceleration being approximated according to the detected current and detected voltage, are combined together. 1. An opening/closing control device that controls an opening/closing operation of an opening/closing body by driving a motor , the device comprising:a processor and a memory having program code stored therein, wherein when the processor executes the program code, the processor is configured into:a current detecting unit configured to detect a current flowing in the motor;a voltage detecting unit configured to detect a voltage to be supplied to the motor;a load calculating unit configured to calculate a load applied during the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing body, according to the current detected by the current detecting unit and the voltage detected by the voltage detecting unit;a trap detecting unit configured to detect a trap of an object, the trap being caused by the opening/closing body, according to the load calculated by the load calculating unit; anda motor control unit configured to perform trap prevention control when the trap detecting unit detects the trap, a rotation of the motor being reversed in the trap prevention control; wherein:the load ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-01-2018 дата публикации

DOOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20180002970A1
Автор: ASHMEAD James
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A door access system including a housing, a motor in the housing with the motor coupled to a shaft extending from the bottom of the housing, an arm rotatively connected to the shaft, a roller rotatively connected to the arm with the roller engaging the surface of a door. 1. A door access system including:a housing;a motor in the housing with the motor coupled to a shaft extending from the bottom of the housing;an arm rotatively connected to the shaft;a roller rotatively connected to the arm with the roller engaging the surface of a door.2. The door access system of including a second arm rotatively coupled to the shaft.3. The door access system of including a second roller connected to the second arm with the second roller engaging a surface of the door.4. The door access system of wherein the first arm is positioned closer to the housing on the shaft than the second arm.5. The door access system of wherein the second arm is longer than the first arm.6. The door access system of wherein the motor rotates the shaft.7. The door access system of wherein the second roller remains in contact with the surface of the door during the entire travel of the door.8. The door access system of wherein the roller engages the surface of the door during a portion of the door's travel.9. The door access system of wherein the housing is positioned above a door.10. The door access system of wherein the door is a SKIFF door.11. The method of operating a door claim 1 , including the steps of:rotating an arm about a shaft by a motor connected to the shaft,wherein the arm includes a roller attached to one end with the roller being in contact with a surface of the door.12. The method of including the step of rotating a second arm that is coupled to the shaft.13. The method of wherein the second arm includes a second roller connected to the second arm with the second roller engaging a surface of the door.14. The method of wherein the first arm is positioned closer to the housing on the shaft ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Opening of a Vehicle Access Point Using Audio or Video Data Associated with a User

Номер: US20180002972A1
Автор: Gurghian Alexandru Mihai, Myers Scott Vincent, Nallapa Venkatapathi Raju
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Methods and systems for opening an access point of a vehicle. A system and a method may involve receiving wirelessly a signal from a remote controller carried by a user. The system and the method may further involve receiving audio or video data indicating the user approaching the vehicle. The system and the method may also involve determining an intention of the user to access an interior of the vehicle based on the audio or video data. The system and the method may also involve opening an access point of the vehicle responsive to the determining of the intention of the user to access the interior of the vehicle. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a system on a vehicle, audio or video data indicating a user approaching the vehicle;determining, by the system, an intention of the user to access an interior of the vehicle based on the audio or video data indicating a predefined movement of a body part of the user; andopening, by the system, an access point of the vehicle responsive to the determining.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the intention of the user based on the audio or video data indicating the predefined movement of the body part of the user comprises detecting an upward movement of shoulders or eyebrows of the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving of the audio or video data indicating the user approaching the vehicle comprises receiving claim 1 , from a camera claim 1 , a video indicating the user approaching the vehicle.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the determining of the intention of the user comprises analyzing the video to determine whether the user lacks a free hand or is unable to manually open a door at the access point.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the video indicates the user approaching the vehicle with a cart claim 4 , with a stroller claim 4 , with a walker claim 4 , or with a wheelchair.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining of the intention of the user further comprises detecting a ...

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Номер записи: 32
04-01-2018 дата публикации

GARAGE DOOR WITH OPERABLE ROTATING AND RETRACTABLE PANELS

Номер: US20180002975A1
Автор: SR. Larry Gene, Taylor, Taylor Johnathan, Taylor Stephanie
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A garage door apparatus is described as having a one or more rotating panel. This rotating panel can also retract into the surrounding garage door structure to create an opening in the garage door. The panels may be rotated and/or retracted automatically by a user or as directed by monitoring software. A user may operate the apparatus through a specially programmed wireless communication device enabled with a user interface and coupled via a communications network. Alternatively, the user may choose to program the apparatus to react automatically based upon environmental inputs such as the detection of unsafe levels of Carbon Monoxide, excessive temperatures, or rain. 1. An apparatus comprising:a garage door having an at least one opening and an at least one hollow portion adjacent to said at least one opening and integral to said garage door;a one or more panel integral to the garage door configured to span said at least one opening and enter said at least one hollow portion; a one or more rack fixedly attached to said garage door;', 'a one or more pinion mechanically communicative with said rack:', 'a pinion motor mechanically coupled to said one or more pinion; and', 'a pinion rod mechanically coupled to said one or more pinion configured to travel back and forth along said rack with said pinion; and, 'a rack and pinion system where said rack and pinion system is mechanically mounted integral to said garage door within said hollow portion and comprisinga rotating motor having a body and a shaft where said body is mechanically attached to said pinion rod and said shaft is mechanically attached to said panel.2. The apparatus of further comprising an electronics and control module electrically coupled to said pinion motor and said rotating motor.3. The apparatus of further comprising a one or more mesh screen.4. A kit for retrofitting into existing garage doors claim 1 , the kit comprising:a one or more panel;a one or more rotating means;a one or more retracting ...

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Номер записи: 33
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DOOR ARRANGEMENT, AS WELL AS A DOOR ARRANGEMENT OF THIS KIND AND A SAFETY DEVICE THEREFOR

Номер: US20180002980A1
Автор: BARTOLE Dieter, KREMSER Hans-Jörg, MAYER MARTIN
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A door arrangement monitoring method, a safety device () and a door arrangement (), including the safety device (), are provided. The method monitors a monitored area positioned in front of a door opening, offset and parallel to a door closing plane, and performs a failure routine when an object () is detected in the monitored area and there is a risk of a collision of the object () with a door leaf (). A current position of the object (), and of a leading edge () of the door leaf (), are detected. A direction of movement of the door leaf () is detected. The failure routine is initiated as a function of the current position of the object () and the leading edge () of the door leaf () as well as the direction of movement of the door leaf (). 1. A method for controlling a door arrangement , the method comprising the steps of:providing a door arrangement comprising a door leaf which is guided in lateral guides and is driven by a drive means and is movable to and fro between an open and a closed position, in a door closing plane of a door opening, a safety device which safety device monitors a monitored area at least on one side, said monitored area being positioned in front of the door opening and being offset in parallel to the door closing plane, and which safety device performs a failure routine when an object is detected in the monitored area and hence a collision of the object with the door leaf is immanent:detecting a current position of the object;detecting a current position of a leading edge of the door leaf;detecting a direction of movement of the door leaf; andinitiating the failure routine as a function of the current position of the object and the current position of the leading edge of the door leaf as well as the direction of movement of the door leaf.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detection of the current position of the object is performed by using an optical detector means comprising a light grid system.3. The method according to ...

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Номер записи: 34
02-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING APERTURE MEMBERS IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20200002994A1
Автор: PENG GEORGE, REDFERN LUKE
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Embodiments of the present invention provide a controller, a system, a method and a vehicle, to receive one or more user inputs from one or more user input units; receive one or more vehicle condition inputs from one or more vehicle condition sensor units; determine if an open position of a aperture member of a vehicle is likely to cause buffeting; select an optimisation strategy from a plurality of optimisation strategies in dependence on the one or more user inputs and/or the one or more vehicle condition inputs, wherein each of the plurality of optimisation strategy comprises different instructions to determine one or more positions for at least one aperture member; and generate an output for the one or more aperture member positioning units to move at least one aperture member based on the selected optimisation strategy. 1. A controller for controlling at least one vehicle aperture member , the controller configured to:receive one or more user inputs from one or more user input units;receive one or more vehicle condition inputs from one or more vehicle condition sensor units;{'sub': '2', 'select an optimisation strategy from a plurality of optimisation strategies based at least in part on one or both of the one or more user inputs and the one or more vehicle condition inputs[N]wherein each of the plurality of optimisation strategies comprises different instructions for determining positions for the at least one aperture member such that the selection of different optimisation strategies results in different aperture member positions being determined under identical inputs from either or both of the one or more vehicle condition sensor units and the one or more user input units; and'}generate an output for one or more aperture member positioning units to move at least one aperture member based at least in part on the selected optimisation strategy.2. A controller according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged to select the optimisation strategy such ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-01-2020 дата публикации

POWERED TAILGATE ASSEMBLY AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

Номер: US20200002995A1
Автор: Buttolo Pietro, Dellock Paul Kenneth, Glickman David Brian, Halonen Aaron, Salter Stuart C.
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This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, such as a pickup truck, including a including a powered tailgate assembly and a corresponding method of using the same. An exemplary motor vehicle includes a powered tailgate assembly having a tailgate moveable between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The tailgate is also moveable to a neutral loading position near the fully open position. Further, the motor vehicle includes a controller configured to identify the onset of an active loading condition when the tailgate moves from the neutral loading position toward the fully open position. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a powered tailgate assembly including a tailgate moveable between a fully closed position and a fully open position, wherein the tailgate is moveable to a neutral loading position near the fully open position; anda controller configured to identify the onset of an active loading condition when the tailgate moves from the neutral loading position toward the fully open position.2. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the powered tailgate assembly includes an actuator configured to move the tailgate, andthe actuator is electrically coupled to the controller and is responsive to commands from the controller.3. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein the actuator includes a motor.4. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , after a period of time following the onset of the active loading condition claim 2 , the controller is configured to command the actuator to move the tailgate back to the neutral loading position.5. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , as the actuator attempts to move the tailgate back to the neutral loading position claim 4 , the controller determines whether a current level of the actuator is above a threshold.6. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 4 , wherein the period of time is a predefined period of time.7. The motor vehicle as recited in claim 5 , ...

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Номер записи: 36
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Motor vehicle lock assembly

Номер: US20200002996A1
Автор: Michael Pleines, Rainer Wirths
Принадлежит: Brose Schliesssysteme GmbH and Co KG

The disclosure relates to lock arrangement for a vehicle door, which is connected in an adjustable manner to a motor vehicle body, wherein a motor vehicle lock is provided that in the mounted state is arranged on the motor vehicle door or on the motor vehicle body, wherein the motor vehicle lock arrangement, in particular the motor vehicle lock, comprises a push-open arrangement with which the motor vehicle door may be adjusted in a motorized push-open procedure out of a door closed position, in particular a door main-closed position or a door pre-closed position into a door push-open position that is lying further in its opening direction and as a consequence a gap, may be produced between the motor vehicle body and a door engagement edge of the motor vehicle door, wherein a control arrangement and connected thereto in terms of control technology a sensor arrangement are provided.

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Номер записи: 37
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Barrier Operator Feature Enhancement

Номер: US20200002997A1
Автор: James Joseph Fitzgibbon, Robert R. Keller, Jr.
Принадлежит: Chamberlain Group Inc

A barrier operator feature enhancement device is designed to provide one or more features found in modern barrier operator devices and to incorporate those features into a previously installed barrier operator system. To facilitate ease of use, the barrier operator feature enhancement device can communicate with a large variety of barrier operators. Such communication may be wireless or wired, depending on the communication protocol implemented by a particular previously installed barrier operator. To facilitate the ease of installation, the device is designed to configure itself to operate with the communication protocol of the previously installed barrier operator. Once configured to be able to communicate with the previously installed barrier operator, the feature enhancement device works with the barrier operator to provide one or more additional features to enhance the capabilities of the previously installed barrier operator.

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Номер записи: 38
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Door System and Method with Early Warning Sensors

Номер: US20200003003A1
Автор: Augustine Robert, Romero Federico, Ryan Jason Lee
Принадлежит: Overhead Door Corporation

A sensor system for a door is includes a door configured to provide selective access between a first area and a second area; a door controller for controlling whether the door can open or be in a closed and locked position; a motion sensor for detecting motion in an area proximate to the door, the motion sensor configured to be operatively connected to the door controller; an object recognition sensor for recognizing objects in an area proximate to the door and proximate to the area where motion sensor detects motion, the object recognition sensor configured to be operatively connected to the door controller. 1. A sensor system for a door comprising:a door configured to provide selective access between a first area and a second area;a door controller for controlling whether the door can open or be in a closed and locked position;a motion sensor for detecting motion in an area proximate to the door, the motion sensor configured to be operatively connected to the door controller;an object recognition sensor for recognizing objects in an area proximate to the door and proximate to the area where motion sensor detects motion, the object recognition sensor configured to be operatively connected to the door controller.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor header configured to have the motion sensor and the object recognition sensor mounted to the sensor header in a manner to allow the motion and object recognition sensors to monitor the area proximate to the door and the area proximate to the door and proximate to the area where the motion sensor detects motion respectively.3. The sensor system of claim 1 , further comprising a second motion sensor for detecting motion in a second area proximate to the door claim 1 , the second motion sensor configured to be operatively connected to the door controller to cause the first motion sensor to be deactivated or have the first motion sensor signals ignored by the controller if the second motion sensor ...

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2021 дата публикации

MODIFIED DOOR OPERATION FOR A MOTORIZED VEHICLE

Номер: US20210002937A1
Автор: Beck Jon, Bettcher, III Robert E., Stoner James, Wojdyla Adam D., Zindler Michael T.
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A door opening assembly is provided for moving a door of a vehicle between an open position and a closed position. The assembly includes a frame member coupled to the vehicle, a link is coupled to the frame member, and a link arm pivotally coupled to the link. A pivot arm is pivotally coupled to the frame member and a pivot bracket is pivotally coupled to the door and the pivot arm. The pivot bracket includes a slot such that a pin on the link arm slides therethrough. The assembly includes a gear rack and a gear operably coupled to the gear rack. The gear is driven by a motor as the door moves between its open and closed positions. The assembly further includes a guide track coupled to the vehicle and a roller rotatably driven along the guide track as the door moves between its open and closed positions. 1. A door opening assembly for moving a vehicle door of a motorized vehicle between an open position and a closed position , comprising:a frame member configured to be coupled to a body of the vehicle;a link operably coupled to the frame member;a link arm comprising a pin, the link arm pivotally coupled to the link;a pivot arm pivotally coupled to the frame member;a pivot bracket pivotally coupled to the door and the pivot arm, the pivot bracket further defining a slot having a first end and a second end;a gear rack comprising a plurality of teeth, the gear rack including a first end and a second end;a gear operably coupled to the gear rack, the gear operably driven between the first and second ends of the gear rack as the door moves between its open and closed positions;a guide track configured to be coupled to the body of the vehicle; anda plurality of rollers rotatably driven along the guide track as the door moves between its open and closed positions;wherein, as the door moves between its open and closed positions, the pin moves within the slot between the first end and the second end.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the pivot arm is pivotally coupled to ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Autonomous Control of Vehicle Cargo Area Doors

Номер: US20210002943A1
Автор: Ichikawa Kentaro, Nimura Kazunori, Urano Hiromitsu
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A vehicle cargo area door control system for a vehicle including at least one cargo area and at least one cargo area door. The control system includes one or more processors and a memory communicably coupled to the processors for storing a cargo area door control module. The door control module operates to, responsive to the generation or receipt of an instruction which will cause the vehicle to start moving, determine if all vehicle cargo area doors are closed. If at least one cargo area door is not closed, command(s) are generated to close the at least one cargo area door. 1. A vehicle cargo area door control system for a vehicle including at least one cargo area and at least one cargo area door configured to be movable to enable physical access to the at least one cargo area , and movable to block physical access to the at least one cargo area , the control system comprising:one or more processors; anda memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing a cargo area door control module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:responsive to generation or receipt of an instruction which will cause the vehicle to start moving, determine if all vehicle cargo area doors are closed; andif at least one cargo area door is not closed, generate command(s) to close the at least one cargo area door.2. The vehicle cargo area door control system of wherein the cargo area door control module further includes instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to claim 1 , if at least one cargo area door is not closed claim 1 , autonomously control operation of the vehicle to prevent the vehicle from moving.3. The vehicle cargo area door control system of wherein the cargo area door control module further includes instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to:determine if all vehicle cargo area doors ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-01-2019 дата публикации

OPENING/CLOSING BODY DRIVE DEVICE, VEHICLE DOOR, AND VEHICLE

Номер: US20190003232A1
Автор: IKEDA Hiroyuki, KASHIWAGI Hideaki, KOBAYASHI Mayu, Kondo Tsuyoshi, SAITO Yasuhiro, TAKEHARA Hideaki, UMEHARA Sadaji, YOSHIZAWA Masakane
Принадлежит: MITSUBA CORPORATION

An opening/closing body drive device includes a drive mechanism that moves an opening/closing body between an opening position and a closing position relative to a frame portion having an opening, a control unit for controlling the drive mechanism, a light source unit including a light emitting element emitting a non-visible light and radiating the non-visible light to a detection line formed of a retroreflective material along at least a part of the frame portion, and a camera including an incident lens into which the non-visible light radiated from the light source unit and reflected by the detection line enters. The incident lens is formed non-circular by cutting off an end of the incident lens when viewed in an optical axis direction thereof, and at least a part of the light source unit is arranged in a region where the end is cut off. 1. An opening/closing body drive device , comprising:a drive mechanism that moves an opening/closing body between an opening position and a closing position relative to a frame portion having an opening;a control unit for controlling the drive mechanism;a light source unit comprising a light emitting element emitting a non-visible light and radiating the non-visible light to a detection line formed of a retroreflective material along at least a part of the frame portion; anda camera comprising an incident lens into which the non-visible light radiated from the light source unit and reflected by the detection line enters,wherein the control unit comprises a detection means for detecting a blocked state in which at least a part of the detection line imaged by the camera is blocked by a foreign object, and a pinching prevention means that forces the drive mechanism to perform a pinch prevention operation for preventing pinching by the opening/closing body when the blocked state is detected by the detection means while the opening/closing body is moved by the drive mechanism,wherein the incident lens is formed non-circular by cutting ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Retrofittable Motorized Gear Sliding Window or Door System

Номер: US20190003235A1
Автор: Davis Nathan, Hall David R., Miles Jerome
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Devices, systems, and methods for a frame with a slidable segment are disclosed. The slidable segment is slidably mounted within the frame. A first motor is coupled to the slidable segment. The first motor has a first gear affixed to and driven by the first motor. A first gear track may be mounted to a first horizontal member of the frame, wherein teeth of the first gear align with tooth spaces of the first gear track. Rotating the first gear in a first rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a first linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track. Rotating the first gear in a second rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a second linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track. 1. A device comprising:a frame and a slidable segment that is slidably mounted within the frame,a first motor coupled to the slidable segment,a first gear affixed to and driven by the first motor,a first gear track mounted to a first horizontal member of the frame, wherein teeth of the first gear align with tooth spaces of the first gear track,wherein rotating the first gear in a first rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a first linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track, andwherein rotating the first gear in a second rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a second linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second motor coupled to the slidable segment claim 1 , a second gear affixed to and driven by the second motor claim 1 , a second gear track mounted to a second horizontal member of the frame claim 1 , wherein teeth of the second gear align with tooth spaces of the second gear track.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein:the first gear and the second gear are oriented anti-parallel to each other,rotating the ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Gear-Driven Automated Window or Door System

Номер: US20190003236A1
Автор: Brimhall Emily, Davis Nathan, Hall David R., Miles Jerome, Myer Seth J.
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A motorized window with one or more motors and a frame with a slidable segment is disclosed. A drive system with gears, transmission or worm drive engage with a gear track mounted to the frame or slidable segment. Rotating a first gear in a first rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a first linear direction. Rotating the first gear in a second rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a second linear direction. Preferably, a controller controls the operation of the motors. Sensors inform the controller, and user input via a mobile device enables both direct user control and programming of the controller. 1. A device comprising:a frame and a slidable segment that is slidably mounted within the frame;a first motor mounted on the slidable segment;a controller that controls the operation of the first motor;a first gear driven by the first motor;a first gear track mounted to a first stationary member of the frame; wherein teeth of the first gear mesh with teeth of the first gear track;wherein rotating the first gear in a first rotational direction moves the slidable segment in a first linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track; andwherein rotating the first gear in a second rotational direction moves the slidable segment in a second linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second motor mounted on the slidable segment claim 1 , a second gear driven by the second motor claim 1 , a second gear track mounted to a second stationary member of the frame claim 1 , wherein teeth of the second gear align with teeth of the second gear track claim 1 , and wherein the second motor is controlled by the controller.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein:the first gear and the second gear are oriented anti-parallel to each other,rotating the second gear in the second rotational direction causes the second gear to move the ...

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Номер записи: 44
03-01-2019 дата публикации

OPENING-CLOSING-BODY DRIVE MOTOR AND OPENING-CLOSING-BODY DRIVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190003238A1
Автор: HIRAMATSU Ritsurou, Mizutani Nobuo, Naito Yutaka, Sugiyama Shigeru, Toyoda Teruyuki, YAMAMOTO Motoya
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

An opening-closing body driving motor includes a motor body, a drive circuit, and a control circuit. The motor body is provided to automatically open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle. The drive circuit supplies driving power to the motor body. The control circuit includes a PWM controller. The control circuit is configured to adjust the driving power by PWM control and control an operation mode of the opening-closing body through the motor body such that the operation mode is changeable. The PWM controller is configured to have a control frequency of the PWM control include a frequency in an audible range based on a predetermined trigger so that the motor body vibrates in the audible range, thereby performing a sound producing operation. The predetermined trigger includes information about an opening-closing state of the opening-closing body or information about activation and deactivation of a child lock. 1. An opening-closing body driving motor comprising:a motor body for automatically opening and closing an opening-closing body of a vehicle;a drive circuit that supplies driving power to the motor body; anda control circuit including a PWM controller, the control circuit being configured to adjust the driving power by PWM control and control an operation mode of the opening-closing body through the motor body such that the operation mode is changeable, whereinthe PWM controller is configured to have a control frequency of the PWM control include a frequency in an audible range based on a predetermined trigger so that the motor body vibrates in the audible range, thereby performing a sound producing operation, andthe predetermined trigger includes information about an opening-closing state of the opening-closing body or information about activation and deactivation of a child lock.2. The opening-closing body driving motor according to claim 1 , whereinthe control circuit is configured to shift from a normal mode to a sound production mode in response ...

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Номер записи: 45
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC FIRE DOOR CLOSING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20190003239A1
Автор: NIE Fei, Zhu Like
Принадлежит:

An automatic fire door closing device includes a hydraulic main engine, an arm rod, a rotating shaft, a connecting plate and a clamping device, and further comprises a fire monitoring and response device and a driving device. The driving device includes a linkage rod rotatably connected to the connecting plate, a transmission column rotatably connected to the connecting plate, and a transmission rod fixedly connected to the transmission column, one end of the linkage rod has a hook part for hooking the transmission rod, and the transmission column cooperates with the clamping device, when smoke or open fire is monitored, the hook part of the linkage rod is disengaged from the transmission rod, and the rotation of the transmission column makes the clamping device to release the rotating shaft. The device reduces cost with simple structure, high integration and low installation difficulty. 1. An automatic fire door closing device , comprising a door closer body for fixing on the door to close the door , an arm rod rotatably driven by the door closer body , a connecting plate for connecting with a door frame , and a clamping device capable of keeping the door open after being opened , the arm rod and the connecting plate being rotatably connected via a rotating shaft , one of the arm rod and the connecting plate being provided with the clamping device and the other one being fixedly connected with the rotating shaft , wherein , the automatic fire door closing device further comprises a fire monitoring and response device , and a driving device cooperating with the fire monitoring and response device and the clamping device;the driving device comprises a transmission column rotatably connected to the arm rod or the connecting plate, a transmission rod connected to the transmission column, and a linkage rod rotatably connected to the arm rod or the connecting plate and rotating in response to the fire monitoring and response device; the transmission column and the ...

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Номер записи: 46
03-01-2019 дата публикации

GARAGE DOOR CONTROLLER

Номер: US20190003240A1
Автор: Hoang Brian, Lam Matthew, Nguyen Thai, To Diem, To Ky The, Tran Duc
Принадлежит:

This invention relates generally to a garage door control system. A system includes, but is not limited to: sensor devices that detect a position of a garage door from a floor using a distance from the devices and the door, the devices being mounted at a far end of a horizontal guidance track; a control unit coupled to the sensor devices, the control unit including at least a computer processor; a power distribution and control relay unit; a wireless communication interface operable to communicate wirelessly; and a link connected to the garage door motor; and a user interface unit in place of the existing garage door button, wherein the user interface receives power from the power distribution and control relay unit via wires repurposed from control signal wires of the existing garage door button, the user interface including: a wireless communication interface to communicate wirelessly; and a display screen. 1. A system that replaces an existing garage door button to provide enhanced functionality without requiring rewiring , the system comprising: one or more emitters,', 'one or more detectors;, 'one or more sensor devices that are configured to detect a position of a garage door from a floor indirectly using a distance from the one or more sensor devices and the garage door down a horizontal guidance track, the one or more sensor devices configured to be mounted at a far end of the horizontal guidance track of the garage door, the one or more sensor devices including a computer processor configured to provide the enhanced functionality;', 'a power distribution and control relay unit;', 'a first wireless communication interface operable to communicate wirelessly; and', 'a link operable to be connected to the garage door motor; and, 'a control unit configured to be mounted proximate a garage door motor for the garage door and coupled to the one or more sensor devices, the control unit including at least a second wireless communication interface operable to ...

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Номер записи: 47
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ESCAPE SYSTEM FOR A SINKING CAR AND AN OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT THEREOF

Номер: US20190004264A1
Автор: HSIEH JR-HUI
Принадлежит:

An escape system for a sinking car and an optoelectronic component thereof are disclosed. The optoelectronic component includes a housing and an optoelectronic module. The escape system for a sinking car includes an optoelectronic component and a motherboard. A lighting unit of the escape system for a sinking car and an optoelectronic component thereof is installed on a car to emit light. After the car fell into water, by the characteristic that when light passes through a medium, the attenuation in light energy can be detected effectively because light is absorbed by that medium (such as liquid), the car sinking signal can be received and transmitted quickly, thereby actually taking the opportunities of rescue to reduce casualties. 1. An optoelectronic component comprising:a housing, an interior of which is provided with a holding space, and a side of which is opened with a through-hole, with that two shield plates are disposed correspondingly on two sides of the through-hole, and an angle is provided between the shield plate and the side of the housing; andan optoelectronic module, which is disposed inside the holding space and includes a lighting unit, a receiving unit, a computation unit connected electrically to the receiving unit, and a signal transmission unit connected electrically to the computation unit, wherein the lighting unit projects a light beam, the receiving unit receives the light beam projected by the lighting unit and analyzes the luminous intensity of the light beam, and the computation unit compares the luminous intensity transmitted by the receiving unit with a built-in luminous intensity; when the luminous intensity is smaller than the setting of the luminous intensity, the computation unit generating a car sinking signal, and the signal transmission unit sending out that car sinking signal through a wire communication or wirelessly.2. The optoelectronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the angle is between 5° and 65°.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 48
12-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING TRUNK OF VEHICLE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR RECORDING PROGRAM FOR EXECUTING METHOD

Номер: US20170009509A1
Автор: RYU Seung Hun, WOO Jeong Woo
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

A vehicle trunk opening device including an approach checking unit which checks whether a user approaches a trunk of a vehicle and outputs the checked result as an access signal; a movement information acquisition unit for acquiring movement information of the user by responding to an acquisition control signal generated when the vehicle is stationary; a movement analysis unit which analyzes whether the user's movement corresponds to a desired target movement of opening a trunk through the acquired movement information, and which outputs the analyzed result; a trunk opening unit for opening the trunk by responding to an opening control signal; and a main control unit which generates the acquisition control signal by responding to the access signal, and which generates the opening control signal by responding to the analyzed result. 1. A device for opening a trunk of a vehicle , comprising:an approach determination unit for determining whether a user has approached the trunk of the vehicle and outputting a result of determination as an approach signal;a motion information acquisition unit for acquiring information about motion of the user in response to an acquisition control signal generated when the vehicle is stationary;a motion analysis unit for analyzing the acquired motion information to determine whether the user's motion is intentional motion performed with an intent of opening the trunk and outputting a result of analysis;a trunk opening unit for opening the trunk in response to an opening control signal; anda main controller for generating the acquisition control signal in response to the approach signal and generating the opening control signal in response to the result of analysis.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the approach determination unit comprises:an authentication and location recognition unit for authenticating the user and recognizing a location of the user through wireless communication with a wireless communication unit held by the ...

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Номер записи: 49
12-01-2017 дата публикации

MANIPULATION ASSISTING CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20170009510A1
Автор: Fujimoto Keigo, Kubota Kazutaka, Kuroshima Hisayoshi, Ueda Yusuke
Принадлежит: OMRON AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

In a manipulation assisting control apparatus, a manipulation assistance controller causes a switch unit to be in an on-state and which executes control of a motor drive circuit to apply an assisting force, in a case where a manipulation target object is moved in a predetermined direction. A first stop controller causes the switch unit to be in an off-state and stops the control of the motor drive circuit, in a case where the manipulation target object moved in the predetermined direction stops at an end position. A second stop controller causes the switch unit to be in the on-state and stops the control of the motor drive circuit, in a case where the manipulation target object moved in the predetermined direction stops at an intermediate position or in a case where the manipulation target object moves in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction. 1. A manipulation assisting control apparatus , comprising:a motor drive circuit which drives a motor;a switch unit provided in a current path through which electric current is supplied from a power supply to the motor through the motor drive circuit;a position detection unit which detects a position of a manipulation target object;a movement detection unit which detects a movement of the manipulation target object; anda manipulation assistance controller which controls the motor drive circuit such that an assisting force is applied by the motor for manipulation of the manipulation target object;wherein the manipulation assistance controller causes the switch unit to be in an on-state and which executes control of the motor drive circuit such that the assisting force is applied by the motor, in a case where the manipulation target object is moved in a predetermined direction, andwherein the manipulation assisting control apparatus further comprises:a first stop controller which causes the switch unit to be in an off-state and which stops the control of the motor drive circuit, in a case where the manipulation ...

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Номер записи: 50
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Allergen map created by vehicle network

Номер: US20210009055A1
Автор: Tyler Brown
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor North America Inc

A system for providing allergen information includes an allergen sensor located on a vehicle designed to detect allergen data corresponding to levels of at least one allergen in an environment of the vehicle. The system further includes a network access device located on the vehicle and designed to transmit the allergen data to a remote server and to receive an allergen map from the remote server, the allergen map being based on the allergen data from the vehicle and from additional vehicles, and indicating the levels of the at least one allergen at various locations on the allergen map. The system further includes an output device designed to output data. The system further includes an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the allergen sensor, the network access device, and the output device and designed to control the output device to output the allergen map received from the remote server.

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Номер записи: 51
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Motor Vehicle

Номер: US20190009677A1
Автор: BARTELS Bastian, BRÜCKNER Claus-Peter, HAUPT Hannes, LÜHR Kord H., Ortner Andreas, PENSHORN Gerd, Ulrich Per
Принадлежит: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

The present invention relates to a motor vehicle that is equipped with an electrical door closing mechanism, a radio-based signal receiver and a control unit, wherein the door closing mechanism can be actuated after receiving and verifying an access authorization code by electrical signals that are generated by a control unit. The motor vehicle possesses an electrical charging apparatus accessible from the outside so that a signal generator that is provided to generate the access code can be charged from the electrical system of the motor vehicle in the event of an insufficient charge. Furthermore, the invention describes a method for charging a signal generator that can be executed using the device according to the invention. 1. A motor vehicle comprising:an electrically actuatable door closing mechanism;signal receiver for receiving an access authorization code; andat least one control unit for evaluating the received access authorization code, and for generating control signals for the door closing mechanism, whereina charging apparatus is provided that is accessible from outside the motor vehicle for electrically charging a signal generator; andthe at least one control unit provides a control of the amount of energy that is transmitted to the signal generator in the context of the charging process by the electrical system of the motor vehicle.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the charging apparatus is designed according to the functional principle of inductive charging.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the charging apparatus provides a cable connection for connecting the signal generator.4. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein authorization of the signal generator can be performed by the at least one control unit.5. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one control unit allows to limit the amount of energy to be transmitted.6. The motor vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein a determination of the charge in the ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle door control system

Номер: US20160010379A1
Автор: Douglas Broadhead, Gareth KENWORTHY, Markus Hetzler, Mitchell ENGLISH, Pasit Banjongpanith, Sven SAUERWEIN
Принадлежит: Warren Industries Ltd

In an aspect, a vehicle door control system for a vehicle having a vehicle body and a vehicle door is provided, and includes a check arm having an end that is mounted to one of the vehicle body and the vehicle door, a check arm holder at least a portion of which is mounted to the other of the vehicle body and the vehicle door, and a controller. The check arm holder is configured to apply at least three different amounts of braking force to the check arm. The controller is programmed to control the operation of the check arm holder based on input from at least one sensor.

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for opening doors

Номер: US20160010383A1
Автор: Audun Olav Brandal, Paul Nicholay Fagersand
Принадлежит: STOPLIGHT AS

A method and device for opening a door in a hygienic manner, is done by positioning a foot or hand in a specific defined area so that a light beam that is directed towards the area is interrupted within a set range of distances such that an automatic opening mechanism for the door is activated.

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Номер записи: 54
14-01-2021 дата публикации

OPERATING A DOOR OF A SMART-HOME THROUGH VARIOUS STAGES OF USER DETECTION

Номер: US20210010315A1
Автор: Chang Lawrence, Honjo Shigefumi, SAYADI SHAYAN
Принадлежит: Google LLC

This relates to apparatus, systems, methods, and related computer program products for providing home security/smart-home objectives. More particularly, this relates to intelligent, multi-sensing, network-connected devices that communicate with each other and/or with a central server or a cloud-computing system to provide any of a variety of useful home security/smart-home objectives, including managing ingress and egress through any smart door of a smart-home. 1. A method for adjusting a door assembly of a computing system , wherein the door assembly comprises a door frame that defines a door frame passageway between two spaces of an environment and a door body that is movable with respect to the door frame between a closed door state and a plurality of open door states , the method comprising:sealing, using a sealing mechanism, a body-frame gap of the door frame passageway between the door body and the door frame while the door assembly is in a first door state;detecting, with the computing system, a first stage of interaction by a user with the environment while the door assembly is in the first door state;in response to the detecting the first stage of interaction, transitioning, with the computing system, the door assembly from the first door state to a second door state;unsealing, by the sealing mechanism, the body-frame gap of the door frame passageway between the door body and the door frame in response to the door assembly transitioning from the first door state to the second door state;after the transitioning the door assembly from the first door state to the second door state, detecting, with the computing system, a second stage of interaction by the user with the environment while the door assembly is in the second door state; andin response to the detecting the second stage of interaction, transitioning, with the computing system, the door assembly from the second door state to a third door state.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first door state ...

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Номер записи: 55
14-01-2021 дата публикации

IN-VEHICLE DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A MOVABLE BARRIER OPERATOR

Номер: US20210010316A1
Автор: Hopkins Garth Wesley, Khamharn Oddy, Lukas Edward James, Miller Mark Edward
Принадлежит:

In one aspect, an in-vehicle device is provided that includes a sensor configured to detect a vehicle characteristic indicative of the vehicle being in proximity to a location associated with a movable barrier operator. The in-vehicle device includes communication circuitry to communicate an open command to the movable barrier operator that causes the movable barrier operator to open a movable barrier connected to the movable barrier operator. A memory is configured to store a vehicle arrival condition indicative of whether the vehicle arrived at the location associated with the movable barrier operator. A processor is configured to determine satisfaction of the vehicle arrival condition and, upon the vehicle arrival condition not being satisfied, cause the communication circuitry to communicate a close command to the movable barrier operator that causes the movable barrier operator to close the movable barrier. 1. An in-vehicle device for facilitating operation of a movable barrier operator , the in-vehicle device comprising:a sensor configured to detect a vehicle characteristic indicative of a vehicle being in proximity to a location associated with the movable barrier operator;communication circuitry to communicate an open command to the movable barrier operator that causes the movable barrier operator to open a movable barrier connected to the movable barrier operator;a memory configured to store a vehicle arrival condition indicative of whether the vehicle arrives at the location associated with the movable barrier operator; anda processor operatively coupled to the sensor, communication circuitry, and the memory, the processor configured to determine satisfaction of the vehicle arrival condition and, upon the vehicle arrival condition not being satisfied, cause the communication circuitry to communicate a close command to the movable barrier operator that causes the movable barrier operator to close the movable barrier that was previously opened in response to ...

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Номер записи: 56
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Automated sliding panel mechanism with rack

Номер: US20190010748A1
Автор: David R. Hall, Emily Brimhall, Jerome Miles
Принадлежит: Hall Labs LLC

An automated sliding panel mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding panel mechanism including a motor is configured to move a sliding window between a closed position and an open position, and includes a power source providing power to the motor, a rack consisting of rack teeth wherein a portion of the surface of the rack teeth are generally perpendicular to a plane, and a gear rotated by the motor and consisting of gear teeth, wherein the gear teeth are shaped to mesh with the rack teeth.

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Номер записи: 57
10-01-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE DOOR OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS AND ELECTROSTATIC SENSOR

Номер: US20190010749A1
Автор: SUGIURA Takehiko
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle door opening/closing apparatus includes: an electrode provided near a vehicle door, which is opened and closed by driving of an actuator; a detection unit configured to separately detect presence or absence of an opening/closing operation of requesting opening/closing of the vehicle door by a user and presence or absence of a proximity state where a person exists in proximity of the vehicle door based on variation in an electrostatic capacity in the electrode; and a controller configured to drive the actuator when the opening/closing operation is detected by the detection unit even when an opening/closing request of the vehicle door from a device other than the detection unit is recognized and not to drive the actuator when the detection unit detects the proximity state. 1. A vehicle door opening/closing apparatus comprising:an electrode provided near a vehicle door, which is opened and closed by driving of an actuator;a detection unit configured to separately detect presence or absence of an opening/closing operation of requesting opening/closing of the vehicle door by a user and presence or absence of a proximity state where a person exists in proximity of the vehicle door based on variation in an electrostatic capacity in the electrode; anda controller configured to drive the actuator when the opening/closing operation is detected by the detection unit even when an opening/closing request of the vehicle door from a device other than the detection unit is recognized and not to drive the actuator when the detection unit detects the proximity state.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein, when the controller recognizes the opening/closing request of the vehicle door from a device other than the detection unit in a state where the detection unit detects the person's proximity to the vehicle door, the controller drives the actuator in response to the opening/closing request with cancelling of the state where the proximity to the vehicle door is ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Building bots interfacing with security systems

Номер: US20190010750A1
Автор: Allessandro Scanu, Ania Vinogradova, Christopher Cianciolo, James Murphy
Принадлежит: Sensormatic Electronics LLC

Techniques for an autonomous mobile unmanned machine such as an unmanned aerial vehicle or drone or a robot to access a closed door are described. The techniques include programming the autonomous mobile unmanned machine to pass through a particular location within a facility that has one or more doors, and sense by the autonomous mobile unmanned machines a beacon signal emanating from a beacon deployed in proximity to a first one of the one or more doors in the facility, by receiving the beacon signal by a receiver device on the autonomous mobile unmanned machines. The techniques send a message to either a server or an access control system when the autonomous mobile unmanned machines determines that it needs access through the door at the specified location identified by the beacon and receives a message from either the server or the access control system that the door has been unlocked.

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Номер записи: 59
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SMART WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190010758A1
Автор: BUDAIWI Ismail Mohammad, FASI Mohammed Abdul
Принадлежит: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

A smart window controller includes circuitry configured to establish a representative model of one or more building zones based on occupancy, construction, lighting, or cooling properties of a building. A lighting control strategy is implemented for the one or more building zones based on the representative model or one or more user preferences input at a first user interface screen of an external device. Automatic operations of one or more smart windows, cooling systems, or artificial lighting systems are controlled based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy, and a performance level of the lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones is determined based on one or more predetermined financial metrics. 1: A smart window control system , comprising:one or more artificial lighting systems disposed inside a building, and establish a representative model of one or more building zones based on occupancy, construction, lighting, or cooling properties of the building,', 'implement a lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones based on the representative model or one or more user preferences input at a first user interface screen of an external device,', 'control automatic operations of one or more electrochromatic smart windows by varying a voltage applied to a stack of electrochromatic coating layers, or artificial lighting systems by modifying a fractional input power in discrete steps based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy,', 'control automatic operations of the one or more or artificial lighting systems by modifying a fractional input power in discrete steps based on trigger points associated with the lighting control strategy, and', 'determine with the circuitry a performance level of the lighting control strategy for the one or more building zones based on one or more predetermined financial metrics that include a comparison of total building energy consumption to a threshold, ...

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Номер записи: 60
09-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR OPERATOR

Номер: US20200011112A1
Автор: DREYER Roger
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a door operator and a method performed in a door operator () for moving at least one door leaf () between a closed and an open position, comprising a drive unit (), a control unit () and an supervise unit (), wherein the drive unit () is adapted to be connected to and to move the at least one door leaf () between the open and closed position, the control unit () is connected to the drive unit () and arranged to control the movement of the drive unit (), the supervise unit () comprise one or more sensors (---) configured to provide sensor data associated with the operation of the door operator () and/or the at least one door leaf (); a status management unit () configured to: receive the sensor data from the one or more sensors (---); determine a status pattern of the operation of the door operator () and/or the door leaf () out of a plurality of status patterns of the operation of the door operator () and/or the door leaf () at least based on the received sensor data, wherein at least a first status pattern out of the plurality of status patterns is associated with a status event, and trigger the status event in response to determination of at least the first status pattern. 115234. A door operator () for moving at least one door leaf () between a closed and an open position , comprising a drive unit () , a control unit () and an supervise unit () , wherein{'b': 2', '5', '3', '2', '2, 'the drive unit () is adapted to be connected to and to move the at least one door leaf () between the open and closed position, the control unit () is connected to the drive unit () and arranged to control the movement of the drive unit (),'}{'b': '4', 'claim-text': [{'b': 6', '1', '6', '2', '6', '1', '5, 'i': 'm', 'one or more sensors (-, -, . . . , -) configured to provide sensor data associated with the operation of the door operator () and/or the at least one door leaf ();'}, {'b': '12', 'a status management unit () configured to, {'b': 6', '1', '6 ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Mitigating Wind Throb In Vehicles

Номер: US20220032746A1
Автор: Al hayek Ibaa, Dean William, Filho Newton A.G., Gulker William S., Kreder Richard A., Murray Chris
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Systems and methods for mitigating wind throb in vehicles are disclosed herein. An example method includes detecting wind throb in a cabin of a vehicle due to opening of a first window of the vehicle, determining when a seat that is adjacent to a second window of the vehicle is unoccupied, opening the second window when the seat is determined to be unoccupied so as to compensate for the wind throb, determining that the first window has been closed, and closing the second window in response to closing of the first window. 1. A method , comprising:detecting wind throb in a cabin of a vehicle due to opening of a first window of the vehicle;determining when a seat that is adjacent to a second window of the vehicle is unoccupied;opening the second window when the seat is determined to be unoccupied to compensate for the wind throb;determining that the first window is being closed; andclosing the second window in response to closing of the first window.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting wind throb includes determining when the first window is an only window open claim 1 , the vehicle comprising a plurality of windows that include at least the first window and the second window.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting wind throb includes determining any of a wind speed claim 1 , wind direction claim 1 , and a velocity of the vehicle.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting wind throb includes detecting a cyclical change in pressure that is indicative of wind throb or detecting wind throb through audio signals captured by a microphone in the cabin.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising closing the first window when all seats of the vehicle that are adjacent to windows are occupied including the second window.6. The method according to claim 5 , further comprising activating a climate control system of the vehicle when the first window is closed.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first window and ...

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Номер записи: 62
19-01-2017 дата публикации

RAIN ONSET DETECTION AUTO-CLOSE USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20170016266A1
Автор: Gusikhin Oleg Yurievitch, Holub Patrick Kevin, Van Wiemeersch John Robert
Принадлежит:

A vehicle controller may receive notification settings to apply when determining rain conditions. The controller may identify a rain condition sensor data, and send a rain alert to a mobile device to obtain confirmation to perform rain condition actions specified by the notification settings. The mobile device may receive, from the vehicle controller, the rain alert requesting confirmation to perform rain condition actions specified by the notification settings; and may send, responsive to user input to the mobile device, a confirmation to perform the rain condition actions. 1. A system comprising:a telematics control unit; and access notification settings to determine a mobile device to notify of a rain condition identified using the sensors;', 'command the telematics control unit to send a rain alert to the mobile device to obtain confirmation to perform rain condition actions; and', 'close vehicle openings responsive to receiving the confirmation., 'a controller in communication with the telematics control unit and a plurality of capacitive sensors, programmed to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification settings specify sending the rain alert to the mobile device that was most recently paired to the telematics control unit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification settings are associated with a key fob that was most recently used to access the vehicle claim 1 , and specify the mobile device to send the rain alert as the mobile device associated with the key fob.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification settings specify at least one of: (i) which of the vehicle openings to close responsive to receiving the confirmation; and (ii) which vehicle doors to unlock responsive to receiving the confirmation.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the notification settings specify a geo-fence region in which the rain condition identified using the sensors is to be ignored.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a head unit display claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 63
19-01-2017 дата публикации

System and method for automatically closing a garage door

Номер: US20170016267A1
Автор: John Stuhr French, Patrick Thomas Brennan
Принадлежит: GBF CORP

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 a 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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Номер записи: 64
21-01-2016 дата публикации

CLOSURE LATCH FOR VEHICLE DOOR

Номер: US20160017645A1
Автор: Kaczmarczyk Alex, Tomaszewski Kris
Принадлежит:

In an embodiment, a latch includes a ratchet and pawl. A lock includes a link pivotable between unlocked and locked positions wherein a release lever operates the pawl, and the lever disconnects from the pawl respectively. A cam rotates between unlocking and locking positions wherein the link can move to the unlocked position, and the link pivots to the locked position respectively. An override member rotates between actuatable and non-actuatable positions wherein the lever can engage the override member to unlock the cam, and the lever disconnects from the override member respectively. The lock is positionable in an unlocked state wherein the link is unlocked, a locked state wherein the link is locked, the cam is in the locking position and the override member is actuatable, and a second locked state wherein the link is locked, the cam is in the locking position and the override member is non-actuatable.

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Номер записи: 65
18-01-2018 дата публикации

OPENING AND CLOSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180016835A1
Автор: ICHINOSE Mikio
Принадлежит: MITSUI KINZOKU ACT CORPORATION

An opening and closing system includes a drive unit which drives a closing openable member of a vehicle to be opened or closed, an opening and closing control unit which controls the drive unit to open or close the closing openable member, an image capturing unit which captures an image of a periphery of the closing openable member, and a detecting unit which detects an obstacle proximity to the closing openable member based on an image captured by the image capturing unit. When the detecting unit detects an obstacle, the opening and closing unit stops the closing openable member before it comes into contact with the obstacle. 1. An opening and closing system , comprising:a drive unit configured to drive a closing openable member to be opened or closed, the closing openable member being provided in an opening portion of a vehicle;an opening and closing control unit configured to control the drive unit to open or close the closing openable member;an image capturing unit configured to capture an image of a periphery of the closing openable member; anda detecting unit configured to detect an obstacle proximity to the closing openable member based on an image captured by the image capturing unit,wherein in response to the obstacle being detected by the detecting unit, the opening and closing control unit is configured to stop the closing openable member before the closing openable member comes into contact with the obstacle.2. The opening and closing system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an identifying unit configured to identify whether or not the obstacle detected by the detecting unit is a human body,wherein in response to the obstacle being detected by the detecting unit and the detected obstacle being identified as a human body by the identifying unit, the opening and closing control unit is configured to stop the closing openable member before the closing openable member comes into contact with the obstacle.3. The opening and closing system according to ...

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Номер записи: 66
18-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DOOR

Номер: US20180016836A1
Автор: Ibsies Fadi
Принадлежит:

An automated door-opening device is disclosed that includes a first sensor disposed on the outside of the door. The first sensor is adapted to recognize a predetermined pattern of a gesture made by a patron. The gesture made in front of the first sensor opens the door by a first actuator. A second actuator can be used to lock or unlock the door, thereby providing full hand-free operation of the door. A hinge system is disclosed that includes three off-set hinges adapted to utilize the weight of the door to cause the door to self position and allow manual operation of the door. 1. An improved apparatus for opening and closing a door , the improved apparatus comprising:(a) a first sensor and a first display on a first side of the door, the first display for indicating a condition or status;(b) a second sensor and a second display on a second side of the door, the second display for indicating a condition or status; (i) the processor being in communication with the first sensor, the processor adapted to receive a first data signal from the first sensor;', '(ii) the processor being in communication with the second sensor, the processor further adapted to receive a second data signal from the second sensor; and', '(iii) the processor further comprises a gesture-recognition or movement pattern-recognition module adapted to read the first and second data signals to determine whether the first data signal or the second data signal is at least one predetermined gesture or movement pattern;, '(c) a processor(d) a first actuator in communication with the processor, the first actuator adapted to open the door when activated by the processor when the gesture-recognition or movement pattern-recognition module determines the gesture or movement pattern captured by the first or second sensor is at least one first predetermined gesture or movement pattern;(e) a second actuator in communication with the processor, the second actuator adapted to lock the door when activated by the ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC WINDOW SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180016837A1
Автор: Bulpitt Christopher M.
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A system for automatically synchronizing window openings and closings of multiple windows of a vehicle. The system includes a first actuator and a second actuator configured to move a first window and a second window to respective closed positions. The system includes a window control unit configured to receive, at a first time, an indication to close the first window at a first closing rate. The window control unit is configured to receive, at a second time, an indication to close the second window at a second closing rate. The window control unit is configured to adjust at least one of the first closing rate or the second closing rate, from a standard rate to an adjusted rate, when the first time and the second time are within a threshold time, such that the first window and the second window achieve their respective closed positions simultaneously. 1. A system for closing a first window and a second window of a vehicle , the system comprising:a first actuator configured to move the first window to a first window closed position;a second actuator configured to move the second window to a second window closed position; receive, at a first time, an indication to close the first window,', 'close the first window at a first closing rate based on the indication to close the first window, the first closing rate being a standard rate,', 'receive, at a second time, an indication to close the second window,', 'close the second window at a second closing rate based on the indication to close the second window, the second closing rate being the standard rate, and', 'adjust at least one of the first closing rate or the second closing rate, from the standard rate to an adjusted rate, when the first time and the second time are within a threshold time, such that the first window closed position and the second window closed position are achieved simultaneously., 'a window control unit connected to the first actuator and the second actuator, the window control unit configured to2 ...

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Номер записи: 68
21-01-2021 дата публикации

ACTIVE CONTROL OVER VEHICLE ACCESS BY AN OZONE-BASED VEHICLE DEODORIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210016639A1
Автор: Connell Eric J.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Methods and systems may provide for technology to initiate an injection of ozone for a predetermined cycle time into a cabin of a vehicle via a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) subsystem of the vehicle only when the vehicle is in a locked state and a window-closed state, the vehicle cabin is vacant, and the vehicle is in park. The technology may also cease the injection of the ozone into the cabin in response to an override request detected before expiration of the predetermined cycle time and maintains the vehicle in the locked state for a predetermined wait time after the injection of the ozone into the cabin is ceased. 1. A vehicle deodorization system comprising:a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) subsystem;an access controller interface to selectively control whether a vehicle is in a locked state and a window-closed state;a cabin monitor interface to determine whether a cabin of the vehicle is vacant;a drive state interface to determine whether the vehicle is in park; and initiate an injection of ozone for a predetermined cycle time into the cabin via the HVAC subsystem only when the vehicle is the locked state and the window-closed state, the cabin is vacant, and the vehicle is in park,', 'cease the injection of the ozone into the cabin in response to an override request detected before expiration of the predetermined cycle time, and', 'maintain, via the access controller interface, the vehicle in the locked state for a predetermined wait time after the injection of the ozone into the cabin is ceased., 'an ozone generator coupled to the HVAC subsystem, the access controller interface, the cabin monitor interface, and the drive state interface, wherein the ozone generator includes a processor and memory having a set of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the ozone generator to2. The system of claim 1 , further including a timer interface claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 69
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE HEARABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20210016732A1
Автор: Meijer Rinze Ida Mechtildis Peter, Rajan Kesavelu Shekar Pramod
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A mobile hearable device for communicating with a vehicle control system is described. The mobile hearable device includes a microphone, and a wireless transceiver configured as one of a near field magnetic induction (NFMI) transceiver and a near field electromagnetic induction (NFEMI) transceiver. The mobile hearable device includes a processor coupled to the transceiver and the microphone. The processor receives a location identifier via the transceiver from a location identification transmitter located in a vehicle, the location identification transmitter is configured as one of a NFMI transmitter and a NFEMI transmitter. If the processor receives a speech signal from a user of the mobile hearable device, it determines whether the speech signal includes an actuator control command and generates a control instruction comprising the actuator control command and the location identifier. The control instruction is transmitted to a vehicle control system and used to control an actuator in a vehicle dependent on the location of the person using the mobile hearable device. 1. A mobile hearable device for communicating with a vehicle control system , the mobile hearable device comprising:a microphone;a wireless transceiver configured as one of a near field magnetic induction, NFMI, transceiver and a near field electromagnetic induction, NFEMI, transceiver; receive a location identifier via the transceiver from a location identification transmitter located in a vehicle, the location identification transmitter being configured as one of a NFMI transmitter and a NFEMI transmitter;', 'receive a speech signal from a user of the mobile hearable device;', 'determine whether the speech signal comprises an actuator control command;', 'generate a control instruction comprising the actuator control command and the location identifier;', 'wherein the mobile hearable device is configured to transmit a control instruction to a vehicle control system wirelessly coupled to the mobile ...

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Номер записи: 70
16-01-2020 дата публикации

DRONE-BASED GOODS TRANSPORTATION

Номер: US20200017210A1
Автор: DATTA GUPTA Somak, IGNACZAK Brad Alan, NEUBECKER Cynthia M.
Принадлежит:

A container includes a transportation section and a drone section. The drone section has a drone place holder and a door. The drone place holder is accessible when the door is in an open position. The container includes a processor that is programmed to actuate the door to the open position, actuate a drone, fittable in the drone place holder, to fly out of the container, and actuate the drone to transport the container to a destination. 1. A container , comprising:a transportation section;a drone section having a drone place holder and a door, wherein the drone place holder is accessible when the door is in an open position; and actuate the door to the open position;', 'actuate a drone, fittable in the drone place holder, to fly out of the container; and actuate the drone to transport the container to a destination., 'a processor, programmed to2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further programmed to transport the container to the destination by actuating a drone hook to mechanically couple the drone and the container.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container further includes a retractable mechanical coupling having a first end attached to the drone place holder and a second end mountable to the drone.4. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a load measuring sensor claim 1 , wherein the processor is further programmed to determine whether the transportation section is in a loaded state or in an empty state based at least on data received from the load measuring sensor.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the processor is further programmed to determine whether the transportation section is overloaded by determining a weight based on data received from the load measuring sensor claim 4 , and determining whether the determined weight exceeds a predetermined weight threshold.6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further programmed to prevent a transportation of the container by the drone upon determining that the ...

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Номер записи: 71
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle door apparatus

Номер: US20190017309A1
Автор: Dai Hidaka, Kenji Hori
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A vehicle door apparatus includes: an electric door lock unit configured to switch between a locked state of restricting an opening/closing operation of a swing door and an unlocked state of permitting the opening/closing operation of the swing door; an operation detection unit configured to detect an operation request of the swing door by an operator; an electric door check unit provided on the swing door and configured to switch between a holding state of applying a holding force to the swing door for holding the swing door at an arbitrary degree of opening and a non-holding state of not applying the holding force; and a controller configured to switch the electric door lock unit from the locked state to the unlocked state and to set the electric door check unit in the non-holding state when the operation request is detected.

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Номер записи: 72
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A CABIN OF A MACHINE

Номер: US20190017312A1
Автор: Carr Daren Robert, Hovel Douglas John, Njos Erick Alan, Spurgeon Daniel Alan, Valerio Micheal David
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A system and method for monitoring a cabin of machine is provided. The system includes an operator presence sensor, a cabin pressure sensor, a door sensor, and a carbon dioxide sensor configured to generate the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal and the fourth output signal respectively. The system includes a controller configured to selectively process at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal or the fourth output signal. The controller is further configured to control one or more conditions inside the cabin based on the selective processing of the at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal or the fourth output signal. 1. A system for controlling one or more conditions inside a cabin of a machine , the system comprising:an operator presence sensor for detecting presence of an operator inside the cabin, and generate a first output signal;a cabin pressure sensor for determining a pressure inside the cabin, and generate a second output signal;a door sensor for detecting whether doors of the cabin are open, and generate a third output signal;a carbon dioxide sensor for determining a level of carbon dioxide inside the cabin, and generate a fourth output signal; and receive the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal, and the fourth output signal;', 'selectively process at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal, or the fourth output signal based on one or more rules; and', 'control the one or more conditions inside the cabin based on the selective processing of the at least one of the first output signal, the second output signal, the third output signal, or the fourth output signal., 'a controller communicably coupled to the operator presence sensor, the cabin pressure sensor, the door sensor, and the carbon dioxide sensor, wherein the controller is configured ...

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Номер записи: 73
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle door opening/closing device

Номер: US20150020450A1
Автор: Satoshi SHIBAYAMA, Takeshi Nishikibe, Toshio Machida
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A vehicle door opening/closing device, which enhances the operation feeling during opening and closing of a vehicle door, includes: an outside door handle provided to a power sliding door for opening and closing a door opening, the outside door handle being supported to move between an initial position and a maximum movement position relative to the power sliding door, and being operated to open and close the power sliding door; a spring unit urging the outside door handle to move from the maximum movement position to the initial position; an opening/closing operation detection unit for detecting movement of the outside door handle from the maximum movement position to the initial position; a door drive mechanism for driving the opening and closing of the power sliding door; and a control unit for actuating the door drive mechanism on the basis of a detection signal outputted from the opening/closing operation detection unit.

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Номер записи: 74
16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICULAR DOOR MOVEMENT DUE TO NON-CONTACT USING OBSTACLE DETECTION

Номер: US20200018111A1
Автор: Akbarian Hesam, Baruco Samuel R., Herman Ryan, Mitchell J.R. Scott, Sabatini Gabriele Wayne, Schatz Kurt M.
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A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit adapted to connect to a power source. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to detect movement of the closure member, detect no obstacle using the at least one non-contact obstacle sensor, and alter movement of the closure member in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected. 1. A non-contact obstacle detection system for a motor vehicle comprising:a main electronic control unit having a plurality of input-output terminals and adapted to connect to a power source;at least one non-contact obstacle sensor coupled to said plurality of input-output terminals of said main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the motor vehicle; andat least one of a power actuator coupled to the closure member and to said plurality of input-output terminals of said main electronic control unit for moving the closure member, and a brake mechanism coupled to said main electronic control unit;wherein said main electronic control unit is configured to detect movement of the closure member, detect no obstacle using said at least one non-contact obstacle sensor, and alter movement of the closure member using the at least one of a power actuator and a brake mechanism in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected.2. The non-contact obstacle detection system of claim 1 , wherein said main electronic control unit is further configured to cease movement of the closure member in response to no obstacle being detected while movement of the closure member is detected.3. The non-contact obstacle detection system of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 75
17-01-2019 дата публикации

Method and Device for Door Monitoring and Door Monitoring System Including Such a Device

Номер: US20190019381A1
Автор: Renouard Serge, Soulhiard Ludovine
Принадлежит: INVOXIA

A monitoring method to detect a state of a door () provided with a locking system (). The method comprises the following steps: 12. A monitoring method able to detect at least one state of a door () provided with a locking system , where this method comprises at least the following steps:{'b': 7', '2, 'at least one measurement step during which a mechanical wave sensor () measures a mechanical wave signal corresponding to a mechanical wave propagated in the door ();'}{'b': 8', '2, 'at least one step of comparison between a reference signal stored in the memory () and the mechanical wave signal in order to detect a state of the door ();'}{'b': 7', '2', '2, 'i': 'c', 'Characterized in that it additionally comprises at least one learning step during which said mechanical wave sensor () measures the reference signal while the locking system () of said door () is actuated in a predetermined way.'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'b': 2', '15, 'The method according to further comprising a communication step during which data about said state of the door () is delivered to a communication device ().'}2422c. A monitoring device () able to detect at least one state of a door () provided with a locking system () , this device comprising:{'b': 7', '2, 'At least one mechanical wave sensor (), able to measure a mechanical wave signal corresponding to a mechanical wave propagated in the door ();'}{'b': 8', '2', '2, 'i': 'c', 'A memory (), able to store a reference signal corresponding to a mechanical wave propagated in the door () during an actuation of the locking system ();'}{'b': 6', '8', '2, 'A central unit (), able to carry out a comparison between the reference signal stored in the memory () and the mechanical wave signal in order to detect a state of the door ();'}{'b': 6', '7', '2', '2, 'i': 'c', 'characterized in that the central unit () is able to measure the reference signal from the mechanical wave sensor () during a learning operation where the ...

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Номер записи: 76
26-01-2017 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPENING THE SAME

Номер: US20170020360A1
Автор: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN E.
Принадлежит:

A method of opening a door of a household appliance having a cabinet with an open face providing access to a treating chamber where an article is received for treatment according to a useful cycle of operation is provided. The method includes: sensing a presence of at least a portion of a person within a predetermined range of the door and out of contact with the door; and automatically opening the door in response to the sensed presence. 1. A household appliance comprising:a cabinet defining a treating chamber with an open face;a door moveably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an opened condition and a closed condition to selectively close the open face;a door opening mechanism for automatically opening the door; anda proximity sensor configured to sense a presence of at least a portion of a person adjacent the door, within a predetermined range of the door, and out of contact with the door when the door is in the closed condition;wherein when the proximity sensor senses the presence the door opening mechanism automatically moves the door from the closed condition toward the opened condition.2. The household appliance of wherein the door has no user-accessible handle in the closed condition.3. The household appliance of wherein the door is handle-less.4. The household appliance of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator providing indication of the proximity sensor sensing the presence.5. The household appliance of wherein the door comprises a smooth uninterrupted outer surface.6. The household appliance of wherein the door comprises a non-opaque panel forming the outer surface.7. The household appliance of wherein the non-opaque panel is black in color.8. The household appliance of claim 6 , further comprising a visual indicator located behind the non-opaque panel and illuminating through the non-opaque panel to provide indication of the proximity sensor sensing the presence.9. The household appliance of wherein the proximity sensor is at least one of a ...

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Номер записи: 77
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SPILL-PROOF CUP AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20190021530A1
Автор: Liu Cheng
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A spill-proof cup includes a cup body, a cup lid disposed at the top of the cup body; a lid control device connected to the cup lid for opening or closing the cup lid; a top acceleration switch set disposed on the top of the cup body, and the top acceleration switch set including a first acceleration switch and a second acceleration switch; a bottom acceleration switch set disposed at the bottom of the cup body, and the bottom acceleration switch set including a first acceleration switch and a second acceleration switch; a controller connected to the first acceleration switches, the second acceleration switches and the lid control device, and configured to receive signals from the first and second acceleration switches, and control the lid control device according to the signal. A triggering threshold of the second acceleration switch is greater than that of the first acceleration switch. 1. A spill-proof cup , comprising:a cup body,a cup lid disposed at top of the cup body;a lid control device connected to the cup lid for opening or closing the cup lid;a top acceleration switch set disposed on the top of the cup body, and the top acceleration switch set comprising a first acceleration switch and a second acceleration switch;a bottom acceleration switch set disposed at bottom of the cup body, and the bottom acceleration switch set comprising a first acceleration switch and a second acceleration switch;a controller connected to the first acceleration switches, the second acceleration switches and the lid control device, and configured to receive signals from the first acceleration switches and the second acceleration switches, and control the lid control device according to the signals;wherein a triggering threshold of the second acceleration switch is greater than a triggering threshold of the first acceleration switch.2. The spill-proof cup according to claim 1 , wherein the controlling the lid control device according to the signal comprises: when the controller ...

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Номер записи: 78
25-01-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180022315A1
Автор: GOTO Yuya, Kameyama Yuuto
Принадлежит:

A vehicle control system includes an in-vehicle device and a portable device. The in-vehicle device includes an in-vehicle communication portion. The in-vehicle communication portion transmits a regular collation signal searching the portable device, and receives a regular response signal, and receives reservation information reserving opening of an arbitrary door. The in-vehicle device includes a collation portion that collates an ID code with a master code. The in-vehicle communication portion transmits an event collation signal, and receives an event response signal. The collation portion collates the ID code with the master code. The in-vehicle device includes an output portion and an intention determination portion. The portable device includes a portable device communication portion and an operation portion and a storage portion and a notification portion. The portable device communication portion transmits the regular response signal, and transmitting the reservation information. The portable device communication portion transmits the event response signal. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:an in-vehicle device that is mounted on a vehicle; anda portable device that is carried by a user,wherein:the in-vehicle device includes an in-vehicle communication portion that communicates with the portable device;the in-vehicle communication portion transmits a regular collation signal searching the portable device at a predetermined transmission timing, and receives a regular response signal transmitted from the portable device in response to the regular collation signal, and receives reservation information reserving opening of an arbitrary door of the vehicle;the in-vehicle device further includes a collation portion that collates an ID code with a master code stored beforehand, the ID code being included in the regular response signal and identifying the portable device;the in-vehicle communication portion transmits an event collation signal, which is different ...

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Номер записи: 79
28-01-2016 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSER

Номер: US20160024831A1
Автор: Houser Blue, Lawhon Dustin E., ZASOWSKI PETER E.
Принадлежит: Yale Security, Inc.

A door closer with an electric motor-assisted closing feature, that may generate its own power to assist in closing, and controls the speed of opening and closing of the door during generation is disclosed. Embodiments of the present disclosure are realized by a motorized door closer that electrically creates a latch boost force for a closing door. The door closer includes a motor disposed to operatively connect to a door so that the door will moved toward closed when the motor moves, and a position sensor to determine a position of the door. A processor is programmed to exert a closing force on the door in the latch boost region or when it otherwise detects that a motor assist is needed. 1. A door closer comprising:an electric motor/generator configured to be operatively connected to a door movable between a closed position and an open position, the electric motor/generator having a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft of the electric motor/generator rotates when the door moves in the direction of opening and in the direction of closing, the motor/generator being configured to apply force to move the door in the direction of closing in response to the rotation of the drive shaft of the electric motor/generator;a speed sensor for determining closing speed of the door;a timer for determining closing time of the door;an electrical energy storage element connected to the motor/generator and configured to store electrical energy generated by the electric motor/generator as the door moves in the direction of opening or closing; anda motor/generator controller connected to the speed sensor, timer and motor/generator, the controller receiving input from the speed sensor and timer and controlling operation of the electric motor/generator, the controller determining whether the door has closed within a predetermined acceptable closing time or with a predetermined acceptable closing speed, and using determined door closing time or door closing speed, determining when a motor ...

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Номер записи: 80
28-01-2016 дата публикации

METHODS FOR SPEED CONTROL OF A MOVABLE PARTITION

Номер: US20160024832A1
Автор: Coleman W. Michael, Garrett, Goodman E. Carl, Hall Duane O., III John G.
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A movable partition system includes a movable partition including coupled panels and a lead post engaged with and movable along a track. A motor control system includes a motor coupled to the movable partition and a switching circuit coupled to the motor and for selectively coupling the motor to a positive power source and a negative power source responsive to one or more PWM signals. An encoder is configured for generating one or more rotation signals indicative of operational direction and operational speed of the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the switching circuit and is configured for improving airflow around the panels of the movable partition when the lead post of the movable partition is between a predefined position and a fully retracted position indicative of a billowing effect for the panels by adjusting pulse widths of the PWM signals to control rotational speed of the motor. 1. A motor control system for motivating a movable partition , comprising:a motor assembly comprising a motor operably coupled to a movable partition and configured to cause the movable partition to move along a track at a linear speed proportional to a rotational speed of the motor; anda motor controller operably coupled to the motor assembly and configured to control the rotational speed of the motor and improve airflow around foldable panels of the movable partition when the movable partition reaches a predefined position relative to a fully retracted position by reducing the rotational speed of the motor responsive to a determination that the movable partition is in a position that is between the predefined position and the fully retracted position.2. The motor control system of claim 1 , wherein the motor controller is configured to reduce the rotational speed of the motor when the movable partition is retracting and when a leading end of the movable partition is between the predefined position and the fully retracted position.3. The motor control system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 81
10-02-2022 дата публикации

SELF-CONTAINED PROXIMITY SENSORS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION WITH VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF THEIR OPERATION

Номер: US20220041132A1
Автор: Turner James S.
Принадлежит: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Proximity sensors, e.g., Bluetooth® sensors, are installed in a vehicle. Each sensor determines estimates approximate distance from itself to a user mobile device. In response to the distance increasing above a predetermined distance departure limit, as the sensors communicate to a vehicle control system (VCS) through Bluetooth® or similar links, the VCS causes predetermined departure actions to be performed, such as locking the doors, turning off headlights, activating the vehicle's security system, and/or others. In response to the distance decreasing below a predetermined distance arrival limit, as the sensors communicate to the VCS through the link(s), the VCS causes predetermined arrival actions to be performed, such as unlocking the doors, flashing the headlights, beeping the horn, deactivating the security system, and/or others. Hysteresis may be applied to the decisions whether to perform the departure/arrival actions. 1. A system , comprising:a vehicle control system (VCS) installed in a vehicle; anda radio frequency (RF) proximity sensor installed in the vehicle;wherein;the RF proximity sensor comprises an RF transceiver configured to communicate with the VCS and one or more authorized user mobile devices that are authorized to operate the VCS, and a processing module configured to control operation of the RF transceiver of the RF proximity sensor;the RF proximity sensor is configured to estimate distances to the authorized user mobile devices by measuring strength of RF transmissions of the authorized user mobile devices received by the RF proximity sensor;at least one of the VCS and the RF proximity sensor is configured to detect departure events that occur when an authorized user mobile device of the one or more authorized user mobile devices crosses from within a predetermined distance departure limit of the vehicle to outside of the predetermined distance departure limit of the vehicle, and to perform one or more departure actions in response to each ...

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Номер записи: 82
25-01-2018 дата публикации

HIDDEN MOTORIZED SYSTEM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A WINDOW

Номер: US20180023333A1
Автор: Lange Rick K.
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A system and method of use relating to a hidden motorized system for use in windows that can reliability and consistently open and close the window via remote operation. Specifically, a motorized system is disposed inside a window in a manner without requiring unsightly modifications to the window. The motorized system can be controlled via wireless remote or wired remote switch. The entire system fits within a conventional window, such as a single or double hung window, in a manner that is hidden from view, thereby keeping the conventional ornamental look of the window. 1. A motorized system for opening and closing a window , the system comprising:a motor having a drive shaft configured for mounting inside a rail of a window sash of the window;at least one main shaft configured for mounting inside the rail of the window sash and mechanically coupled with the drive shaft when in operable configuration;a gear disposed at a first end of the main shaft, distal from the motor;a corresponding gear receiver configured for mounting along the window channel of the window frame within which the window sash is slidably mounted, wherein the gear receiver meshes with the gear;wherein when mounted inside the window in operable configuration, the motor having a drive shaft that moves the window along infinitely variable positions between open and closed.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the window comprises a double-hung window configuration having the window sash slidably coupled with a window channel of a window frame.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gear comprises a race or pinion gear and the gear receiver comprises a gear rack.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a power source configured for mounting inside the window sash in electrical communication with the motor.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless communication and control device operably coupled with the motor claim 1 , the wireless communication and control device configured to ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-01-2018 дата публикации

ACTUATOR ACTIVATION BASED ON SENSED USER CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20180023334A1
Автор: KO Geonjung, Kwak Jin Sam, Noh Min Seok, Oh Hyun Oh, SON Ju Hyung
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Technologies are generally described for activation of actuators based on sensed user characteristics, such as orientation. In some examples, an access control system may be configured to activate an actuator upon determining that an activation device is both in proximity to and has a similar orientation to the actuator. The access control system may be configured to determine orientation similarity by determining an orientation associated with the activation device, determining an orientation associated with the actuator, and comparing a difference between the two orientations to an activation threshold. The actuator may be associated with an entryway such as a building doorway, a room doorway, or a vehicle door, or may be associated with a container such as a safe or vehicle trunk. 1. A method to activate an opening mechanism , the method comprising:measuring a first orientation parameter using a sensor,measuring a second orientation parameter associated with the opening mechanism;determining a difference between the first orientation parameter and the second orientation parameter;determining that the sensor and the opening mechanism are in proximity; andin response to determination that the difference satisfies an activation threshold and determination that the sensor and the opening mechanism are in proximity, activating the opening mechanism.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a foot sensor and the first orientation parameter is associated with an orientation of the foot sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is implemented in a mobile device and the first orientation parameter is associated with an orientation of a user of the mobile device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the first orientation parameter comprises determining an orientation of the sensor using a moving average technique for a time duration.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the second orientation parameter comprises measuring the second ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE SERVICE STATION, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190023236A1
Автор: WEBB RONALD MICHAEL
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A portable facility and corresponding methods and systems for servicing autonomous vehicles, the facility having at least a first enclosure containing a fuel tank and defining a service space between a wall of the enclosure and a second enclosure containing a fuel tank, a roof positioned between the enclosures, a floor positioned between the enclosures, and large automatic doors positioned on opposite ends of the facility to accommodate entry/exit of autonomous vehicles which are guided to and/or by the facility for servicing. 1. A facility for servicing vehicles , comprising:a first fire resistant enclosure having at least a first fuel tank, the first enclosure defining at least a portion of a first internal wall of the facility;a second fire resistant enclosure having at least a second fuel tank, the second enclosure defining at least a portion of a second internal wall of the facility;a roof positioned between the enclosures and together with the first internal wall and the second internal wall in part defining a service space configured to receive vehicles;a first door positioned at a first end of the facility and configured to allow vehicles to enter and/or exit the service space; anda second door positioned at a second end of the facility opposite the first end of the facility and configured to allow vehicles to enter and/or exit the service space.2. The facility of where the first door automatically opens in response to the presence of an autonomous vehicle claim 1 , the first door configured to allow the autonomous vehicle enter and/or exit the service space.3. The facility of further comprising at least one drive-over battery charging mechanism positioned at a floor within the service space.4. The facility of further comprising at least one solar panel associated with the facility and configured to charge at least one battery configured to provide a charge to an autonomous vehicle.5. The facility of further comprising a communication module configured to ...

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Номер записи: 85
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle door opening and closing apparatus and method of controlling the same

Номер: US20150025751A1
Автор: Hiroshi Kiriyama, Takehiko Sugiura
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A vehicle door opening and closing apparatus includes: a first detector installed in a vehicle, and detecting a foot portion of a detection target in the vicinity of a door of the vehicle a second detector detecting the detection target standing in a predetermined range from the door; and a control device determining whether the detection target has an intention of opening or closing the door based on whether a detection signal indicative of detecting the foot portion is input from the first detector, determining whether the door can be opened or closed based on the detection signal from the second detector, and determining whether a control unit outputs a drive signal for an opening or closing drive of the door to a door drive apparatus based on determination results from the first and second detectors.

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Номер записи: 86
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Skylight dimmer

Номер: US20220042314A1
Автор: David Rillie, Joseph Prenn, Kalen Eidenschink
Принадлежит: Solatube International Inc

A dimmer mechanism is movable by a motor that is powered by solar-charged supercapacitors between a first configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks little of the interior of a skylight tube to maximize light throughput into a room, and a second configuration, in which the dimmer mechanism blocks more of the interior of a skylight tube to reduce light throughput into the room.

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Номер записи: 87
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Contactless operation of lavatory doors

Номер: US20220042365A1
Автор: Kannan Chidambaram Seetharaman, Nagaraju Sripathi, Rajesh Vasudevan Nair
Принадлежит: Goodrich Aerospace Services Pvt Ltd

A system for contactless operation of an aircraft lavatory door comprises a controller operatively connected to control an actuator for opening and closing a lavatory door. A gesture sensing system is operatively connected to the controller for sending gesture data to the controller indicative of a user gesturing for the actuator to actuate. A mmWave radar sensing system is operatively connected to the controller to indicate user presence. The controller includes machine readable instructions configured to verify gesture input from the gesture sensing system using input from the mmWave radar sensing system before controlling the actuator to open or close the lavatory door.

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Номер записи: 88
23-01-2020 дата публикации

LOADING MODULE AND DELIVERY ROBOT EQUIPPED WITH SAME

Номер: US20200023765A1
Автор: LEE Don Geun
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A delivery robot equipped with a loading module is disclosed. The delivery robot includes a communicator for communicating with a control center or a mobile terminal within a control range of an article sender, one or more sensing units, an inputter for receiving information on an article and destination information on the article, a memory for storing a delivery list, a display, and a controller. The delivery robot may be equipped with artificial intelligence and may also perform 5G (generation) communication. Thus, user convenience can be improved. 1. A delivery robot equipped with a loading module , comprising:one or more sensors;an inputter configured to receive article information and receive destination information on the article;a memory configured to store a delivery list; anda controller,wherein the loading module comprises:an article storing portion which comprises one or more separating members extending in a circumferential direction from a central axis and a plurality of storing spaces formed by the separating members;a main body in which the article storing portion is located and a body doorway is formed;a rotation driver configured to rotate the article storing portion;a door configured to open and close the body doorway; anda door driver connected to the door to open and close the door, andwherein the controller is configured to: select, from among the storing spaces, a storing space in which the article is to be loaded, based on the information on the article and the destination information on the article which are inputted; and cause the rotation driver and the door driver to reveal the selected storing space.2. The delivery robot according to claim 1 ,wherein the inputter comprises a code inputter, andwherein the controller is configured to recognize the information on the article and the destination information on the article, which are inputted via the code inputter.3. The delivery robot according to claim 2 , wherein when information on an ...

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Номер записи: 89
24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPENING AND CLOSING VEHICLE DOOR

Номер: US20190024435A1
Автор: Brogan Cian John Francis, Kadlec Jenna Marie, Kowalewski Daniel L., Partsch Matthew Richard, Sampson Matt John
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A method for opening and closing a door of a vehicle may include receiving a signal indicative of either opening or closing the vehicle door, determining whether the opening or closing will be performed by an operator or via a powered actuator based on the signal, and generating, if the opening or closing will be performed by the powered actuator, a first control signal indicative of a first position to which the door is to be moved. The method may further include controlling the powered actuator to cause the door to move from an original position to the first position. 1. A method for opening and closing a door of a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, via an operator interface, a signal indicative of either opening or closing the door;determining, via a controller, whether the opening or closing will be performed by an operator or via a powered actuator based on the signal;generating, via the controller, if the opening or closing will be performed by the powered actuator, a first control signal indicative of a first position to which the door is to be moved;controlling, based on the first control signal, the powered actuator to cause the door to move from an original position to the first position;detecting, via a sensor, whether an object is in a projected path of the door as the door moves from the original position to the first position; andcontrolling, via the controller, the powered actuator, if the object is detected to be in the projected path of the door, to not move the door according to the projected path, and if no object is detected in the projected path, to move the door according to the projected path to the first position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, via the sensor, whether the object has been removed from the projected path; andcontrolling, via the controller, the powered actuator to cause the door to move according to the projected path.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising actuating claim 1 , via the ...

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Номер записи: 90
24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DOOR OF RAILWAY VEHICLE

Номер: US20190024436A1
Автор: Chen Bo, HAN Qingjun, HOU Fangdong, JIAO Jinghai, Ma Lijun, TIAN Qing, WU Donghua, ZHANG Huiqing
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A method, system and device for controlling a door of a railway vehicle are provided. The method comprises: a door control instruction sent by a transponder is received when a railway vehicle draws into the station, wherein the door control instruction is used for determining a door of the railway vehicle at a platform side; and the railway vehicle is controlled to open the door of the railway vehicle at the platform side according to the door control instruction, thereby solving the technical problem that the door of a railway vehicle at the non-platform side may be opened by mistake by a driver due to human factors because the door of the railway vehicle at the platform side is manually opened when the railway vehicle stops. 1. A method for controlling a door of a railway vehicle , comprising:receiving a door control instruction sent by a transponder when the railway vehicle draws into a station, wherein the door control instruction is used for determining a door of the railway vehicle at a platform side;controlling the railway vehicle to open the door of the railway vehicle at the platform side according to the door control instruction.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein before controlling the railway vehicle to open the door of the railway vehicle at the platform side according to the door control instruction claim 1 , the method further comprises:selecting a door control mode of the railway vehicle, wherein the door control mode includes a manual door control mode and an automatic door control mode.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein when the railway vehicle is in the manual door control mode claim 2 , controlling the railway vehicle to open the door of the railway vehicle at the platform side according to the door control instruction comprises:sending a lock signal to a door controller corresponding to a door of the railway vehicle at a non-platform side according to the door control instruction;monitoring a first door-opening control signal ...

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Номер записи: 91
24-01-2019 дата публикации

GARAGE DOOR ACCESS REMOTE

Номер: US20190024437A1
Автор: Anderson Michael Lee, Criddle Douglas John, Halbersma Matt, Lammers Tracy, Tagtow Gary E.
Принадлежит: AMESBURY GROUP, INC.

An access system for a structure includes a control box mounted within a controlled access space of the structure and operatively coupled to a door panel operator that opens and closes a door panel of the structure for access to the controlled access space. The control box is configured to detect a presence of a security device relative to the control box, determine a position of the security device relative to the structure, and determine an authorization of the security device. The access system also includes a user interface mounted in an uncontrolled access space of the structure and coupled in communication with the control box. Upon actuation of the user interface, the control box operates the door panel operator when the security device is positioned proximate the control box, located in the uncontrolled access space of the structure, and authorized to operate the door panel. 1. An access system for a structure , the access system comprising:a control box mounted within a controlled access space of the structure and operatively coupled to a door panel operator that opens and closes a door panel of the structure for access to the controlled access space, wherein the control box is configured to (i) detect a presence of a security device relative to the control box, (ii) determine a position of the security device relative to the structure, and (iii) determine an authorization of the security device; anda user interface mounted in an uncontrolled access space of the structure and coupled in communication with the control box, the user interface comprising a single button, wherein upon actuation of the single button, the control box operates the door panel operator when the security device is (i) positioned proximate the control box, (ii) located in the uncontrolled access space of the structure, and (iii) authorized to operate the door panel.2. The access system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor configured to determine a position of the door panel ...

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Номер записи: 92
24-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DOOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20190024438A1
Автор: BUDD RILEY SHEA, GLESSING MORGEN LEE, HORNE JOSHUA STEVEN, LEW SAMUEL JR-YUNG, MCLEOD CONNOR, PARRY JACOB KARL
Принадлежит: PIERO LLC

An automated door system includes a first door control module configured to be mounted in a fixed position relative to a powered door and a second door control module configured to be carried by a user and configured to be in electronic communication with the first door control module to control at least one of an opening actuation and a closing actuation of the powered door. A method of controlling the powered door may include wirelessly electronically connecting a second door control module to a first door control module, determining a proximity of the second door control module to the first door control module, an automating the opening and closing of the powered door in response to a position of the second door control module relative to the first door control module. 1. An automated door system comprising:a first door control module configured to be mounted in a fixed position relative to a powered door; anda second door control module configured to be carried by a user and configured to be in electronic communication with the first door control module to control at least one of an opening actuation and a closing actuation of the powered door.2. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein the first door control module is configured to be wirelessly connected to the second door control module via at least one of Bluetooth Low Energy signal and an Ultra-Wide Band signal.3. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein the first door control module comprises hardware configured to be coupled to a motor of the powered door.4. The automated door system of claim 3 , wherein the hardware is a beacon such that the hardware emits at least one of a Bluetooth Low Energy signal and an Ultra-Wide Band signal.5. The automated door system of claim 3 , wherein the hardware of the first door control module comprises a processor claim 3 , wherein a tangible claim 3 , non-transitory memory is configured to communicate with the processor claim 3 , the tangible claim 3 , non- ...

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Номер записи: 93
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20200024884A1
Автор: INSKEEP Grant
Принадлежит:

Example door control systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives image data from a camera mounted to a vehicle. The image data is analyzed by a door control system to determine whether a user is near the vehicle. If a user is identified near the vehicle, the method determines whether the user intends to open a garage door based on the image data. 1. A method comprising:receiving image data from a camera mounted to a vehicle;analyzing, by a door control system, the image data to determine whether a user is proximate the vehicle; andresponsive to determining that a user is proximate the vehicle, determining whether the user intends to open a garage door based on the image data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the door control system is contained within the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising opening the garage door responsive to determining that the user intends to open the garage door.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the user intends to open a garage door includes:analyzing the user's current appearance based on the image data; anddetermine whether the user intends to open the garage door based on the user's current appearance.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein analyzing the user's current appearance includes at least one of analyzing attire worn by the user claim 4 , determining whether the user is carrying a briefcase claim 4 , determining whether the user is carrying a backpack claim 4 , and determining whether the user is carrying a suitcase.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein analyzing the user's current appearance includes at least one of analyzing attire worn by the user and determining whether the attire worn by the user indicates that the user intends to leave the garage.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein analyzing the user's current appearance includes at least one of analyzing attire worn by the user and determining whether the attire worn by the user indicates that the user intends ...

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Номер записи: 94
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR OPERATOR

Номер: US20200024885A1
Автор: DREYER Roger
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The present invention relates to a door operator system and a method performed in a door operator system for moving at least one door leaf between a closed and an open position, comprising a door operator and a supervise unit, wherein the door operator comprise a drive unit adapted to be connected to and to move the at least one door leaf between the open and closed position, at least a first presence sensor connected to a control unit and configured to monitor at least an risk area and to send presence data associated with that an object is detected in the risk area to the control unit, at least a first and a second activation sensor connected to the control unit, wherein the first activation sensor is configured to monitor at least a first activation area at an outer side of the door leaf, the second activation sensor is configured to monitor at least a second activation area at an inner side of the door leaf, and the first and second activation sensors are arranged to send activation data to the control unit associated with that an object is detected in the first and/or second activation area, the control unit is connected to the drive unit and arranged to control the movement of the drive unit at least based on the received activation data and presence data, and wherein the supervise unit is connected to and adapted to receive activation data from the at least first and second activation sensors and presence data from the at least first presence sensor and configured to identify a conflicting data in a sequence of activation data and presence data. 11005141. A door operator system () for moving at least one door leaf () between a closed and an open position , comprising a door operator () and a supervise unit () , wherein the door operator () comprise{'b': 2', '5', '5, 'claim-text': [{'b': '5', 'a closed state corresponding to the closed position of the at least one door leaf (),'}, {'b': '5', 'an opened state corresponding to the open position of the at least ...

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Номер записи: 95
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR OPENING/ CLOSING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200024886A1
Автор: Enoki Ryoichi, Sugimoto Jun, Tachibana Tatsuya, Tamura Yasuhiro, Yokoyama Shoji
Принадлежит: HONDA ACCESS CORP.

A door opening/closing device drives a slide door to a locked state under authentication communication between an authentication ECU of a vehicle side and a mobile device, when the slide door is in a closed and unlocked state and the presence of a user is detected by a detection unit. 1. A vehicle door opening/closing apparatus comprising:a portable device configured to transmit a request signal to set a door of a vehicle to a locked state or an unlocked state, from outside the vehicle;an authentication unit provided on a side of the vehicle and configured to perform authentication communication with the portable device;a door driving unit provided to the vehicle, and configured to drive the door to be in an open state or a closed state, and drive the door to be in the locked state or the unlocked state based on the authentication communication between the authentication unit and the portable device; anda sensing unit provided to the vehicle as a retrofit option and configured to sense, in a non-contact manner, presence of a user located near the door,wherein the door driving unit includes:an outer door handle switch configured to output an outer door handle switch ON signal when the user pulls an outer door handle; anda door lock/unlock button configured to output a door lock trigger signal when pressed by the user,wherein the sensing unit includes:a separate outer door handle switch configured to output a pseudo outer door handle switch ON signal that is equivalent to the outer door handle switch ON signal output by the outer door handle switch, when the presence of the user is sensed; anda generating section configured to generate and output a pseudo door lock trigger signal that is equivalent to the door lock trigger signal output by the door lock/unlock button, when the presence of the user is sensed, andwherein when the door is in the open state, or in the closed state and the unlocked state, the door driving unit drives the door to be in the closed state and ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-01-2020 дата публикации

DOOR WITH AN INTELLIGENT DOOR LEAF, WHICH HAS AN ELECTRICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT DOOR LEAF MEANS, AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20200024898A1
Автор: EICHSTETTER Karl
Принадлежит: EFAFLEX TOR- UND SICHERHEITSSYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG

A door, in particular a high-speed industrial door, with an intelligent door leaf is disclosed. The door has a door leaf which is guided by lateral guides and covers a door opening, and which has a first and a second side, a driving means for moving the door leaf between an open and a closed position, a door control means for controlling the driving means, as well as an electrically self-sufficient door leaf means arranged in the door leaf. The door control means also has a first communication unit. In addition, the door leaf device comprises at least one sensor unit for detecting at least a physical quantity, an energy converter which converts non-electrical energy into electrical energy, a second communication unit and at least one actuator unit. The first and second communication units communicate wirelessly with each other. 1. A door comprising:a door leaf which is guided by lateral guides, and which covers a door opening, and which has a first and a second side;a driver for moving the door leaf between an opened and a closed position;a controller for driving the driver, the controller comprising a first communication unit; and at least one sensor unit for detecting at least one physical quantity;', 'an energy converter which converts non-electrical energy into electrical energy;', 'a second communication unit, the first and second communication units communicating wirelessly with each other; and', 'at least one actuator unit., 'an electrically self-sufficient door leaf device arranged in the door leaf, comprising2. The door according to claim 1 , whereinthe energy converter converts mechanical energy, which is available due to movement of the door leaf, into electrical energy.3. The door according to claim 2 , whereinthe energy converter has a mechanical energy storage element and a vibratory mass attached thereto, whereby the energy converter converts acceleration movements of the door leaf into damped oscillating oscillations of the mass.4. The door according ...

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Номер записи: 97
28-01-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATED PICK UP TRUCK BED

Номер: US20210025216A1
Автор: Brown Kristopher Karl, Dellock Paul Kenneth, Glickman David Brian, Halonen Aaron, Salter Stuart C.
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A vehicle cargo compartment system includes an electric outlet mounted within an accessible location within a vehicle cargo compartment and a sensor assembly mounted proximate the electric outlet within the cargo compartment for detecting a presence of an electrical power cord. The cargo compartment system integrates powered features such as an electric outlet, powered tailgate and the powered top that utilizes environmental information gathered by various sensors on the vehicle in combination with predefined actions to simplify use and automate operation. 1. A vehicle cargo compartment system comprising:an electric outlet mounted within an accessible location within a vehicle cargo compartment; anda sensor assembly mounted proximate the electric outlet within the cargo compartment for detecting a presence of an electrical cord interfaced with the electric outlet.2. The vehicle cargo compartment as recited in claim 1 , including a controller in communication with the sensor assembly and programmed to generate an action in response to detecting a presence of an electrical conduit interfaced with the electric outlet.3. The vehicle cargo compartment system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the sensor assembly comprises an infrared sensor assembly that detects a presence of the electric conduit within an area proximate the electric outlet.4. The vehicle cargo compartment system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the controller is programed to generate a signal to alert an operator of a presence of an electrical conduit interfaced with the electric outlet responsive to an attempt to operate the vehicle.5. The vehicle cargo compartment system as recited in claim 2 , including a proximity sensor detecting objects proximate to a powered tailgate of the vehicle and the controller is programmed to automatically lower the powered tailgate responsive to the proximity sensor communicating information to the controller indicating that no obstruction to lowering the powered tailgate is ...

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Номер записи: 98
28-01-2021 дата публикации

VISIBLE LIGHT SENSOR CONFIGURED FOR GLARE DETECTION AND CONTROLLING MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS

Номер: US20210025229A1
Автор: Casey Craig A., Protzman Brent
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A sensor may detect glare from a recorded image and a shade position of a motorized window treatment may be controlled based on the position of the detected glare in the image. A luminance of a pixel may be calculated in an image and a glare condition may be detected based on the luminance of the pixel. For example, the sensor may start at a first pixel in a bottom row of pixels and step through each of the pixels on the bottom row before moving to a next row of pixels. When the sensor detects a glare condition, the sensor may cease processing the remaining pixels of the image. The sensor may calculate a background luminance of the image by reordering the pixels of the image from darkest to lightest and calculating the luminance of a pixel that is a predetermined percentage from the darkest pixel. 1. A method for detecting a location of a glare condition for controlling a shade position of a motorized window treatment , the method comprising:obtaining one or more images of a view outside of a window on which the motorized window treatment is installed, each of the one or more images comprising rows of pixels; starting at a first pixel on a first row of pixels of the at least one image, and', 'stepping through each of the multiple pixels on the first row before continuing to a next row of pixels to determine the respective luminance of each of the multiple pixels of the at least one image until the location of the glare condition is detected, wherein processing the at least one image ceases upon detection of the location of the glare condition to avoid determination of the respective luminance for remaining unprocessed pixels of the at least one image; and, 'processing the rows of pixels to calculate a respective luminance of multiple pixels of at least one image of the one or more images, wherein processing the rows of pixels comprisesdetecting, in response to the luminance of at least one of the multiple pixels of the at least one image, the location of the glare ...

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Номер записи: 99
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Device and method for door area monitoring

Номер: US20210026036A1
Автор: Andreas Thun-Hohenstein, Harald Leder, Stefan Haun, Wilfried Wagner
Принадлежит: Iris GmbH IG Infrared and Intelligent Sensors

The invention relates to a device for monitoring the door area of an at least partially glazed door. The device comprises a transmitter, an image recorder, a control unit, and an evaluation unit. The transmitter is used to emit at least one transmission pulse of electromagnetic radiation. The image recorder comprises a receiver matrix having at least one first receiver block, which has a plurality of first receivers. The first receivers of the first receiver block are designed and arranged in such a way that they receive reflected signal components of the transmission pulse in a second predetermined distance range of an outer region of the door area, the distance range being determined in relation to the door. Each first receiver has a memory unit which is designed to integrate and store the reflected signal components received. The control unit is configured to trigger a transmission pulse of the transmitter and to activate the first receivers of the first receiver block for a predetermined first receiving period after a predetermined first idle period which is longer than a period in which a signal of the transmission pulse reflected by the glazed door reaches the first receivers of the first receiver block. The evaluation unit is configured to read the stored signal components of the respective receiver and to process them into topography image data and to compare the topography image data with stored reference image data for a free door area, or is configured to read the stored signal components of the respective receiver and to determine a distance value on that basis and to compare the respective distance value with a stored reference value for a free door area.

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Номер записи: 100