Barrier movement operator communications

摘要

A moveable barrier operator actuates an actuator thereby causing a message to be formed. The message indicates that the user at the moveable barrier operator requires assistance. A communication channel is established between the moveable barrier operator and an assistance center. The message is transmitted to the assistance center over the communication channel. An assistance action is performed to provide assistance to the user at the moveable barrier operator.

主权项

1. A moveable barrier operator comprising:
an actuator; a transmitter having an output; a controller coupled to the actuator and the transmitter, the controller programmed to form a message in response to a user actuation of the actuator, the message indicating a request for assistance, wherein the controller is programmed to establish a communication channel between the moveable barrier operator and an assistance center and to transmit the message to the assistance center at the output of the transmitter over the communication channel; and monitoring circuitry of the controller configured to relay settings of the operator to the assistance center over the communication channel in response to the user actuation of the actuator; wherein the controller is configured to adjust settings selected from the group consisting of a maximum travel distance, force settings, a speed of travel, a pause time of the barrier, and combinations thereof, the settings adjusted according to messages received from the assistance center regarding the settings of the operator relayed by the monitoring circuitry.