System and method for training a trainable transmitter
View Patent ↗A method for training a trainable transmitter in a vehicle that includes receiving a request to enter a training mode of the trainable transmitter from a user, beginning a training mode of the trainable transmitter, receiving a control signal from an original transmitter associated with a remote control system, detecting a frequency and control data of the control signal. The method further includes determining if the control signal is a fixed code signal or a rolling code signal. If the control signal is a fixed code signal, storing the detected frequency and control data. If the control signal is a rolling code signal, comparing the detected control signal frequency to a plurality of predetermined frequencies and based on the comparison, shifting the detected frequency to match one of the predetermined frequencies.
1. A method for training a trainable transmitter in a vehicle, the method comprising:
receiving a request to enter a training mode of the trainable transmitter from a user;
beginning a training mode of the trainable transmitter;
receiving a control signal from an original transmitter associated with a remote control system;
detecting a frequency and control data of the control signal;
determining if the control signal is a fixed code signal or a rolling code signal;
if the control signal is a fixed code signal, storing the detected frequency and control data for use during normal operation of the trainable transmitter without shifting the detected frequency; and
if the control signal is a rolling code signal, comparing the detected control signal frequency to a plurality of predetermined frequencies and based on the comparison, shifting the detected frequency to match one of the predetermined frequencies, wherein the shifting occurs only when the control signal is a rolling code signal.
2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated with at least one of remote control systems and manufacturers.
3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated with a frequency range.
4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the step of comparing includes comparing the detected frequency to a frequency range to determine if the detected frequency is included in the frequency range.
5. A method according to claim 1 , further including storing the shifted frequency and control data.
6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the trainable transmitter is integrated into a vehicle interior element.
7. A method according to claim 6 , further including associating the stored frequency and control data with an input device coupled to the trainable transmitter.
8. A trainable transmitter, comprising:
a receiver configured to receive signals; and
a control circuit coupled to the receiver and configured to:
receive a control signal from an original transmitter via the receiver,
detect a frequency and control data of the control signal,
determine if the control signal is a fixed code signal or a rolling code signal and if the control signal is a fixed code signal,
store the detected frequency and control data and, only if the control signal is a rolling code signal, compare the detected control signal frequency to a plurality of predetermined frequencies and based on the comparison, shift the detected frequency to match one of the predetermined frequencies.
9. A system according to claim 8 , wherein the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated at least one of remote control systems and manufacturers.
10. A system according to claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated with a frequency range.
11. A system according to claim 10 , wherein the step of comparing includes comparing the detected frequency to a frequency range to determine if the detected frequency is included in the frequency range.
12. A system according to claim 8 , further including a memory for storing the shifted frequency and control data.
13. A system according to claim 8 , wherein the trainable transmitter is integrated into a vehicle interior element.
14. A system according to claim 13 , further including an input device, wherein the control circuit is configured to associate the stored frequency and control data with the input device.
15. A trainable transmitter, comprising:
a receiver configured to receive signals; and
a control circuit coupled to the receiver and configured to:
receive a control signal from an original transmitter via the receiver,
detect a frequency and control data of the control signal,
determine if the control signal is a fixed code signal or a rolling code signal and if the control signal is a fixed code signal,
store the detected frequency and control data and, only if the control signal is a rolling code signal, compare the detected control signal frequency to a plurality of predetermined frequencies and based on the comparison, shift the detected frequency to match one of the predetermined frequencies, and
generate a control signal in response to an actuation of an input device, the control signal including the control data and the detected frequency or the shifted frequency.
16. A system according to claim 15 , wherein the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated at least one of remote control systems and manufacturers.
17. A system according to claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of predetermined frequencies are associated with a frequency range.
18. A system according to claim 17 , wherein the step of comparing includes comparing the detected frequency to a frequency range to determine if the detected frequency is included in the frequency range.
19. A system according to claim 15 , further including a memory for storing the shifted frequency and control data.
20. A system according to claim 15 , further including an input device, wherein the control circuit is configured to associate the stored frequency and control data with the input device.