The Watt Stopper, Inc.

Ben Kutell

Sean Scalf

Curtis Scott

Brian Baisden

Darrin W Brunk

Joseph Selogy

Jon Watts

Joseph Martin Ackerman

An obstruction detection system for motorized window shades is presented having a motor, shade material, a bottom bar, and a motor controller having a microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to detect when an obstruction has been encountered when closing the motorized window shades. When an obstruction is detected, the microprocessor stops lowering the shade material and the bottom bar thereby preventing further damage or destruction. The system may also be used to report when an unexpected obstruction has been detected.

Obstruction detection system for motorized window shades and method of use

A hardwired and wirelessly controlled motorized window shade system is presented that includes a plurality of motorized window shades that are connected by a cable, such as Ethernet cable, to a power panel and a hardwired control. Motorized window shades are also wirelessly connected to a wireless control through a gateway. This arrangement provides the motorized window shades with the advantage of receiving power and control signals through the cable, as well as giving the flexibility of being controlled through a wireless control.

Hardwired and wirelessly controlled motorized window shades system and method of use

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Coral Gables, FL, United States of America

Ben Kutell