Pre-programming Wireless Transmitters for Barrier Operators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current garage door opening systems require users to manually program authorization codes at the site, leading to user confusion and potential operational failures due to incorrect programming.
Innovation Solution
Pre-programming authorization codes for wireless transmitters into the door operator at the factory, allowing for pairing during manufacturing, eliminating the need for on-site programming and ensuring correct pairing before delivery to the user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual programming of authorization codes is required after installation, then user flexibility and customization are improved, but user confusion and programming errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-programming authorization codes into wireless transmitters and door operators during the manufacturing process. This eliminates the need for end-users to perform manual programming after installation, thereby preventing user confusion and programming errors while maintaining the ability to customize which transmitters are paired with which door operators.
2Reliability
If pre-programming is done at the factory, then operational reliability is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing automated systems at the factory that programmably place authorization codes into transmitters and door operators without requiring manual intervention. The system automatically manages the pairing process, generates necessary codes, and completes the programming sequence, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity despite the added pre-programming step.
3Reliability
If authorization codes are pre-programmed in transmitters and door operator, then pairing reliability is improved, but programming time during installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by completing the authorization code programming during manufacturing rather than during installation. This shifts the time investment to the factory setting where automated systems can efficiently handle the programming, thereby reducing on-site installation time while maintaining high pairing reliability through pre-established matches between transmitters and door operators.
4Ease of operation
If manual pairing is required, then user control is improved, but operational errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by implementing automated programming systems that eliminate manual pairing operations. The system automatically generates authorization codes, places them into the appropriate devices, and manages the pairing process without requiring user intervention, thereby preventing operational errors while still allowing users to select which transmitters should be paired with which door operators through simplified interfaces.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a method including manufacturing a barrier opening system comprising a barrier operator, and at least one wireless transmitter for wirelessly transmitting commands to the barrier operator. Prior to delivery of the barrier opening system to an end user, an authorization code is programmed into the at least one wireless transmitter. Also prior to delivery of the barrier opening system to the end user, the barrier operator is placed into a learn mode. The authorization code is then transmitted to the barrier operator while the barrier operator is in the learn mode, using a transmitter external to the barrier opening system. The barrier operator then exits the learn mode. The barrier operator is thereafter packaged together the at least one wireless transmitter.