Abstract: A method includes launching a software application having a standard start-up mode, determining whether or not a set of application launch settings have been saved for the software application, running the software application in an alternative start-up mode if the set of application launch settings have been saved, and displaying images that are generated by a main portion of the software application. Another method includes begin performing a booting-up of a processor based system, determining whether or not a set of system launch settings have been saved, reading the set of system launch settings to determine an identity of a software application that should be automatically launched if the set of system launch settings have been saved, and automatically initiating a launching of the software application. A system and one or more computer programs are adapted to cause a processor based system to execute the above steps.

Abstract: An automatic door opening safety system particularly for use with garage doors is provided. The garage door includes a leading edge that moves from the open position, where the leading edge defines the top of the opening and a closed position, where the leading edge contacts the ground. A controller is provided for controlling movement of the door. An activation member provides an input to the controller to initiate movement of the door. A non-contact detector detects whether an obstruction is in the path of the door. The non-contact detector is positioned in front of the leading edge of the door, such that obstructions are detected at a predetermined distance in front of the leading edge of said door.