Patents by Inventor Geoff Baker
Geoff Baker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10911265Abstract: The invention generally relates to a gateway device (102) that operates as a hub or base station to provide for remote monitoring and control of a barrier operator (104,106) such as is used to operate a powered garage door. The device (102) includes a processor; a data storage device; a network interface for connecting the gateway device to a computer network (114); an operator interface for communicating with the barrier operator; and a computer program, which when executed on the processor: permits access to the gateway device over the computer network by way of a mobile application installed on a mobile device (108); transmits control signals received over the computer network to the barrier operator (104,106); and receives monitoring signals from the barrier operator (104,106).Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty LtdInventors: Geoff Baker, Ray Hawkins, Simon Kelly
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Publication number: 20190362578Abstract: The invention generally relates to a gateway device (102) that operates as a hub or base station to provide for remote monitoring and control of a barrier operator (104,106) such as is used to operate a powered garage door. The device (102) includes a processor; a data storage device; a network interface for connecting the gateway device to a computer network (114); an operator interface for communicating with the barrier operator; and a computer program, which when executed on the processor: permits access to the gateway device over the computer network by way of a mobile application installed on a mobile device (108); transmits control signals received over the computer network to the barrier operator (104,106); and receives monitoring signals from the barrier operator (104,106).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Geoff Baker, Ray Hawkins, Simon Kelly
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Patent number: 10354467Abstract: The invention generally relates to a gateway device (102) that operates as a hub or base station to provide for remote monitoring and control of a barrier operator (104,106) such as is used to operate a powered garage door. The device (102) includes a processor; a data storage device; a network interface for connecting the gateway device to a computer network (114); an operator interface for communicating with the barrier operator; and a computer program, which when executed on the processor: permits access to the gateway device over the computer network by way of a mobile application installed on a mobile device (108); transmits control signals received over the computer network to the barrier operator (104,106); and receives monitoring signals from the barrier operator (104,106).Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty LtdInventors: Geoff Baker, Ray Hawkins, Simon Kelly
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Patent number: 10062276Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote control device (10), comprising one or more command buttons, each of which, when operated, directly or indirectly generates a command signal. The device includes a determination module (20) for determining a button-held-time parameter associated with the operation of a command button; and a transmitting module (18) that is configured to transmit the button-held-time parameter in association with the command signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGY (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDInventors: Ray Hawkins, Geoff Baker
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Patent number: 9920571Abstract: An integrated controller for an operator unit for powering an overhead garage roller door or roller shutter is described. The operator unit comprises a motor, an output drive assembly, a timing assembly unit, and a clutch assembly for providing selective engagement between motor powered operation and manual operation (provided by a chain rotating a chain wheel). The motor is arranged to drive a shaft which, in turn, provides drive to the roller door or shutter assembly (not shown), which includes an axle around which the roller door or shutter is wound. The integrated controller comprises an inverter for receiving a single phase power supply and supplying three phase power to drive the motor; and a drive controller in operable association with the inverter for providing active management of the operation of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Travis William Smith, Geoff Baker, Nikolai Klepikov, Jasbir Singh, Ray Hawkins
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Publication number: 20170236354Abstract: The invention generally relates to a gateway device (102) that operates as a hub or base station to provide for remote monitoring and control of a barrier operator (104,106) such as is used to operate a powered garage door. The device (102) includes a processor; a data storage device; a network interface for connecting the gateway device to a computer network (114); an operator interface for communicating with the barrier operator; and a computer program, which when executed on the processor: permits access to the gateway device over the computer network by way of a mobile application installed on a mobile device (108); transmits control signals received over the computer network to the barrier operator (104,106); and receives monitoring signals from the barrier operator (104,106).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Geoff Baker, Ray Hawkins, Simon Kelly
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Publication number: 20160281422Abstract: An integrated controller for an operator unit for powering an overhead garage roller door or roller shutter is described. The operator unit comprises a motor, an output drive assembly, a timing assembly unit, and a clutch assembly for providing selective engagement between motor powered operation and manual operation (provided by a chain rotating a chain wheel). The motor is arranged to drive a shaft which, in turn, provides drive to the roller door or shutter assembly (not shown), which includes an axle around which the roller door or shutter is wound. The integrated controller comprises an inverter for receiving a single phase power supply and supplying three phase power to drive the motor; and a drive controller in operable association with the inverter for providing active management of the operation of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Travis William Smith, Geoff Baker, Nikolai Klepikov, Jasbir Singh, Ray Hawkins
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Publication number: 20160203705Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote control device (10), comprising one or more command buttons, each of which, when operated, directly or indirectly generates a command signal. The device includes a determination module (20) for determining a button-held-time parameter associated with the operation of a command button; and a transmitting module (18) that is configured to transmit the button-held-time parameter in association with the command signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: AUTOMATICE TECHNOLOGY (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDInventors: RAY HAWKINS, GEOFF BAKER
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Publication number: 20130162190Abstract: An integrated controller for an operator unit for powering an overhead garage roller door or roller shutter is described. The operator unit comprises a motor, an output drive assembly, a timing assembly unit, and a clutch assembly for providing selective engagement between motor powered operation and manual operation (provided by a chain rotating a chain wheel). The motor is arranged to drive a shaft which, in turn, provides drive to the roller door or shutter assembly (not shown), which includes an axle around which the roller door or shutter is wound. The integrated controller comprises an inverter for receiving a single phase power supply and supplying three phase power to drive the motor; and a drive controller in operable association with the inverter for providing active management of the operation of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGY (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTDInventors: Travis William Smith, Nikolai Klepikov, Jasbir Singh, Ray Hawkins, Geoff Baker