Methods and apparatus for controlling architectural opening coverings in more than one mode

A method implemented in an architectural covering, the method comprising:

• powering down, prior to transitioning to a sleep mode, a position tracking device configured to generate output data indicating a position of at least one of a covering or a motor;
• transitioning from an operational mode to the sleep mode, the sleep mode associated with a lower power consumption than the operational mode;
• exiting the sleep mode based on a trigger;
• powering up, after exiting the sleep mode, the position tracking device;
• receiving the output data from the position tracking device;
• determining whether the position has changed since the transitioning to the sleep mode;
• and
• continuing to operate outside of the sleep mode if the position has changed, or
• returning to the sleep mode if the position has not changed.

A controller of an architectural covering, the controller configured to:

• power down, prior to transitioning to a sleep mode associated with a lower power consumption than an operational mode, a position tracking device configured to generate output data indicating a position of at least one of a covering or a motor;
• transition from the operational mode to the sleep mode;
• exit the sleep mode based on a trigger;
• power up, after exiting the sleep mode, the position tracking device;
• receive the output data from the position tracking device;
• determine whether the position has changed since the transitioning to the sleep mode;
• and
• continue to operate outside of the sleep mode if the position has changed, or
• return to the sleep mode if the position has not changed.