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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2022
Universal Electronics Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Michael Archbold, San Marcos, CA (US);
Universal Electronics Inc., Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Abstract
A method, apparatus and system is disclosed for automatically opening and closing a garage door without user intervention. A vehicle-mounted mobile transmitter autonomously and continuously transmits a repeating signal pattern when power is applied to the transmitter as a vehicle is started by a user. A movable barrier gateway device receives the signals from the mobile transmitter and compares an identification code contained in each of the signals to an identification code stored in memory. When a match is found, the movable barrier gateway device sends a signal to a movable barrier controller to open the garage door, and keep the door open as long as the movable barrier gateway continues to receive the signals from the mobile transmitter.