MOVABLE BARRIER SYSTEM WITH MODULAR NETWORK INTERFACE

摘要

The invention involves a movable barrier system that utilizes an access device with a modular network interface capable of accessing a client device via different available networks. The access device includes a user interface for requesting access to the client device, a modular network interface with a plurality of network adapters capable of accessing the client device via a first network according to a first protocol, and via a second network according to a second protocol, and a controller in communication with the user interface, the modular network interface, and a movable barrier operator that controls movement of a movable barrier. The controller may be configured to detect an availability of a network adapter of the modular network interface, and select one of the network adapters according to a programmable priority, in order to establish the communication with the client device and send a command signal to the movable barrier operator in order to actuate the movable barrier.

主权项

1. A system for controlling a movable barrier to a secured location, comprising:
an access device including a user interface situated in a fixed proximity to the movable barrier so that the access device is on the outside of the secured location, and a modular network interface with a plurality of network adapters capable of accessing a client device via a first network according to a first protocol, and via a second network according to a second protocol, the access device including a controller configured to:
receive a request from a first user of the access device to communicate with a second user of the client device via the access device for acquiring authorization to access the secured location from the second user of the client device;detect an availability of each of the plurality of network adapters of the modular network interface,select one of the network adapters according to a programmable priority,detect an unavailability of the network accessed via the selected network adapter, the unavailability due to a malfunction or routine maintenance of the system;select another of the network adapters according to the programmable priority;establish a communication with the client device,receive an authorization signal from the client device the authorization initiated by the second user of the client device for controlling the movable barrier, andgenerate a command signal based on the authorization signal; and a movable barrier operator in wired communication with the access device, the movable barrier operator including a motor mechanically coupled to the movable barrier, and configured to: receive the command signal from the access device, and actuate the movable barrier in response to the command signal.