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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2015
Somfy Sas, Cluses, FR;
David Mugnier, Mont-Saxonnex, FR;
SOMFY SAS, Cluses, FR;
Abstract
A method for operationally controlling a motor-driven device for driving a home automated closure or sun-shading apparatus includes at least the following steps: —measuring (E), via a measuring device, a first value of the strength of an electrical current passing through an electric motor; —determining (E) a difference in strength relative to the first measured strength value after a period of time starting from the moment that the first strength value is measured has elapsed; —selecting (E) one of the first threshold strength values on the basis of the elapsed time period; —comparing (E) the difference in strength determined relative to the selected threshold strength value; and —determining (E) the presence or absence of an obstacle or end of travel on the basis of the result of the comparison step (E).