Barrier Operator Control of A Camera

摘要

A barrier operator that controls operation of a camera includes a controller, a communication module, and control circuitry. The controller moves a barrier between open and closed positions. The communication module receives open/close commands from a peripheral device. The control circuitry is in communication with the controller, the communication module, and a camera. The control circuitry of the barrier operator automatically activates the camera to capture at least one visual image in response to receiving an open/close command and/or a determination to move the barrier.

主权项

1) A barrier operator apparatus that controls operation of a camera, the barrier operator apparatus comprising:
a controller configured to move a barrier between open and closed positions; a communication module configured to receive communications from one or more peripheral devices, at least one communication comprising an open/close command; and control circuitry in communication with the controller, the communication module, and the camera, the control circuitry configured to send an open/close instruction to the controller that activates the controller to move the barrier, and to send a capture instruction to the camera that activates the camera to capture at least one visual image; wherein the control circuitry is configured to automatically send a capture instruction to the camera in response to at least one of: the communication module receiving an open/close command from a peripheral device, the control circuitry determining to activate a light source associated with the controller; or the control circuitry determining to send the open/close instruction to effect movement of the barrier.