Programming of paired authorization codes in wireless transmitter and barrier operator prior to use by end user

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9869120
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15132069

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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.

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  • OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Deneen, Tom Akron, US 4 61
Ikeler, Tim Massillon, US 9 29
Wilder, Steven E Ashland, US 25 675

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