Patent ID: 7375612
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: G07C

Abstract:
1. An operator for a movable barrier comprising: a motor for moving the movable barrier between travel limit positions; an operator that controls operation of said motor, said operator capable of receiving a coded signal for energizing said motor, said operator having a memory device; a housing for carrying said operator, said housing having a port connector connected to said memory device; at least one remote transmitter electrically connectable to and receivable in said port connector, said remote transmitter having a button that when actuated transmits said coded signal to said operator for energizing said motor; wherein if said remote transmitter is electrically connected to and received in said port connector and said button is actuated, said coded signal sent from said transmitter is stored in said memory device of said operator, enabling said remote transmitter to initiate functions provided by said operator, and wherein actuation of said button when said remote transmitter is not electrically connected to said port connector transmits said coded signal that energizes said motor if said coded signal matches a previously stored code in said memory device.