Patent ID: 8410930
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: E05F,E05Y

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use with a barrier movement controller that is responsive to a barrier movement remote control signal, the apparatus comprising: a frame configured to be installed with respect to an area for which access is controlled, at least in part, by the barrier movement controller; a camera mounted to the frame; a wireless transmitter mounted to the frame and configured to transmit the barrier movement remote control signal; a control circuit that is mounted to the frame and that is operably coupled to the wireless transmitter, the control circuit configured to detect a condition of interest; wherein in response to detecting a condition of interest, the control circuit is configured to automatically forward information regarding a recently-captured image to a predetermined recipient; and wherein in response to detecting a condition of interest, the control circuit is configured to wait until a responsive instruction is received before transmitting the barrier movement remote control signal.