SECURE REMOTE CONTROL FOR OPERATING CLOSURES SUCH AS GARAGE DOORS

摘要

Actuation of an access closure such as a garage door may be initiated by a remote control (RC) if a correct authentication code is received by the RC and/or if a designated authorization device such as a mobile phone is within near field communication transceiver range of the RC.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
at least one computer readable storage medium that is not a carrier wave and that is accessible to a processor, the computer readable storage medium bearing instructions which when executed by the processor cause the processor to: receive an actuation command generated by user manipulation of an actuation selector element on a remote control (RC); receive an authentication code that is not generated by user manipulation of a key pad on the RC if present; responsive to a determination that the authentication code is correct, actuate a movable access closure in accordance with the actuation command; and responsive to a determination that no correct authentication code is received, not actuating the movable access closure regardless of the presence of the actuation command.