Push button control for motorized coverings with light control
AssigneeHunter Douglas Inc.
InventorsHenk Jan Meewis, Michael S. Holford
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Abstract
An improved system for controlling motorized window coverings with light control includes an improved control system including a switch with an up button, a stop button and down button to activate a motor to control the configuration of the covering, including the extension or retraction of the covering, and the transmissivity of the covering.
Claims15
A method of using a switch having a plurality of buttons to activate a motor to control the configuration of a window covering, said method comprising:
- (a) monitoring a signal from a switch for the pressing of a button;
- (b) monitoring the speed of the covering;
- (c) upon recognizing the pressing of a button, setting the speed and direction of motor rotation;
- and (d) upon recognizing that no button is pressed, setting the speed of motor rotation.
An apparatus for controlling a window treatment for covering an architectural opening comprising:
- a switch having a plurality of buttons;
- a motor;
- control logic operably connected to the switch and the motor and adapted to (a) monitor a signal from the switch to detect the pressing of a button;
- (b) monitor the speed of the covering, (c) upon detecting the pressing of a button, setting the speed and direction of motor rotation;
- and (d) upon detecting that no button is pressed, setting the speed of motor rotation.
A control for activating a motor to adjust a window covering, the control comprising:
- a switch having a plurality of buttons;
- a microprocessor adapted to (a) monitor a signal from the switch to detect the pressing of a button;
- (b) monitor the speed of the covering;
- (c) upon detecting the pressing of a button, setting the speed and direction of motor rotation;
- and (d) upon detecting that no button is pressed, setting the speed of motor rotation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.