Garage door system and method

Abstract

A door system includes a door module and a door sensor. The door module is configured to be installed in proximity to a motorized door opener and includes communication module, door close/open module, a door status module, and a housing. The communication module is configured to receive user commands through an Internet router from a remote door server. The door close/open module is configured to direct the door opener to open or close the door in response to a user command received by the communication module. The door status module is configured to send door status information to the remote door server. The communication, door close/open, and door status modules are integrated within the housing. The door sensor includes an active sensing component configured to be physically coupled to the movable door and is configured to collect door state information and transmit the door state information to the door module.

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