IP Library Granted Patent US 8,766,768
Granted Patent B2
US 8,766,768 · App. 13/709,039 · Granted Jul 1, 2014

Secure keyless entry system

Inventor: Albert John Martin (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Assignee: Protective Resources 316 Inc.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,766,768
App. No.
13/709,039
Granted
Jul 1, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A secure keyless entry system integrates into an existing motorized garage door opening system to replace the one button transmitters typically placed in a vehicle. The one button transmitters are replaced with remote modules having alpha numeric key pads. The remote modules accept a string of input and compare the last four to eight entries to a previously set designated PIN. In order to obfuscate the designated PIN from on lookers, a user of the system may first enter a random string of decoy characters before finally entering the designated PIN. The disclosed system may also be used to replace the metal keys typically used to secure entry doors to a dwelling.

Claims (17)

1. A system for securing garage doors and other doors of entry into a dwelling, the system comprising:

a) a control module, having means of:

i) integration into an existing motorized garage door opener system by use of and connection to two interior garage door button wires;

ii) replacing an existing interior garage door button; and

iii) wireless communication with a remote module;

b) the control module comprising:

i) an antenna, learning switch, door opening switch, status indicator light, means to retain and connect with two existing wires of the existing interior garage door button wiring, and wherein the door opening switch rests in an off position or normal condition so as to not activate the garage door, and wherein pressure applied to the door opening switch will result in the door opening switch being placed in an on position or working condition, so as to operate the garage door, a door opener switching assembly comprising means of placing the door opening switch in an on position or an off position, two or more rabbit ear attachment points, and fastening screws;

c) an electrical adapter, suitable for supplying power to the control module;

d) the remote module, with an alpha numeric key pad, a key pad marked “enter”;

e) the remote module having means of:

i) wireless communication with the control module;

ii) accepting a designated PIN (Personal Identification Number);

iii) operating the garage door via wireless communication with the control module, with such operation triggered by entry of the designated PIN with or without the prior entry of false strings used to obfuscate the designated PIN.

2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising printed instructions suitable for use by a foreclosing lender in assembling the components of the system.

3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an exterior door locking assembly with means of locking and unlocking an exterior front door or other door of a dwelling, the door locking assembly having means of wireless communication with the remote module.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the remote module has means to execute a first command to operate a garage door after entry of a designated PIN, and means to execute a second command to operate the garage door in a reverse direction as compared to the first command, and wherein the second command will be executed without reentry of a designated PIN, as long as the second command is entered within a period of 10 to 20 seconds after the first command.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein five incorrect entries entered into the remote module will disable the system and require a synchronization of the control module with the code control system of an existing motorized garage door opener system.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 30, 2017
From: PROTECTIVE RESOURCES 316 INC.
To: WELSH, CORY WILLIAM
Reel/Frame 044268/0877 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 9, 2012
From: MARTIN, ALBERT JOHN
To: CENTUOLO, PRESTON
Reel/Frame 029432/0726 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 9, 2012
From: CENTUOLO, PRESTON
To: PROTECTIVE RESOURCES 316 INC.
Reel/Frame 029432/0730 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 12365617 · Feb 4, 2009
Provisional Application 61063455 · Feb 4, 2008
Related Publication 20130093564A1 · Apr 18, 2013