Abstract:
A handheld wireless communicator transmits automated door test requests to a server which records test requests, results, date, time, location and door identification number. The server also sends a default email of an expired scheduled check, test or inspection and a unique handheld wireless communicator identification. The handheld wireless communicator includes GPS capabilities enabling the server to record the specific location of the handheld wireless communicator while performing tests. An ID tag is used to identify the specific door being checked, tested or inspected at the location.

Description:
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This patent application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13/531,495, filed on Jun. 22, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application entitled “Visual and Audio Warning Device Projected from Door and Portable Device with Daily Test Ledger,” having Ser. No. 61/505,240, filed on Jul. 7, 2011. Both the previously filed applications referenced immediately above in this paragraph are hereby incorporated by reference. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0003]    The present invention relates generally to visual and audio warning systems for doors, and more particularly, to a warning and safety test record system for automated, low-energy, high-energy, swing, folding, sliding, and overhead doors. 
         [0004]    2. Description of Related Art 
         [0005]    Automated doors are becoming more common in an increasing number of environments. For example, automated or powered overhead garage doors are generally standard in residential homes and commercial buildings. Furthermore, automated pedestrian doors are generally standard in retail locations, such as grocery stores. While automated doors both for vehicles and pedestrians provide an important convenience for home owners, customers, and business owners, automated or power operated doors also can increase the risk of injury in particular situations. For example, in nursing homes, while waiting to get into a shuttle bus, automatic doors possibly can open or close unexpectedly before a disabled or elderly person has time to move out of the way or be aware the door is moving. Similarly, customers carrying groceries or packages may be unaware an automatic door is opening or closing. Furthermore, a person entering a hospital may stop to catch their breath and be unaware that an automated door can close on them if they stand still for more than 30 seconds, and even less time, if a presence sensor on the door is adjusted incorrectly or fails to work properly. 
         [0006]    Presence sensors currently are required to hold for a short period of time, and in the case of low energy automated doors, also commonly known as handicap doors, no detection sensor is required at all. According to ANSI 156.10 §8.1.3, presence sensors shall detect a stationary 28″ high person within the detection area for a minimum of 30 seconds. According to ANSI 156.19 for low energy operators, if a presence sensing device is not used to hold the door in the full open position, a minimal time delay of 5 seconds is required before the door begins to close, and there is no warning that the door is about to close. 
         [0007]    The full content of the following publications and sections of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety: ANSI 156.10—2005 Quick Reference Guide; and ANSI 156.4; ANSI 156.5; ANSI 156.10; and 156.19 as current in year 2011. 
         [0008]    Also incorporated by reference in their entirety are the following Owners Manuals published in February 2010 by the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM), located at 1300 Summer Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio 44115, for Automatic Swinging Door, Automatic Folding Door, Automatic Sliding Doors, and Low Energy Power Operated Doors. 
         [0009]    The AAADM also published the following guide entitled “How to Perform a Daily Safety Check.” It states as follows:
       Sensor Activation/Presence Detection Safety Checks   In general, start by checking the electronic sensor by walking toward the door opening at a moderate speed at various angles. The door should start opening as you approach, should swing or slide open smoothly and stop without impact. As you move slowly toward the door, it should remain open. For doors that are used for two-way traffic, you should repeat this process from the other side of the opening. Now, step out of the sensor zone or off the floor mat. After a brief time delay, the door should close. Approach the safety side of the swinging door first, then have someone else approach the activating side of the door. As long as you are in the safety area of the door, it should not open. It is recommended that you observe the traffic coming to the door and plan the traffic patterns so that people will approach the doors from straight on and not from an angle. Further, if your doors are equipped with electronic holding beams, you should cover each doorway holding the beam with your hand and stand motionless for several seconds. The door should remain open. Remove your hand and the door should close after the time delay expires. If other safety devices are being used, crouch motionless in the door opening for ten seconds. The door should not close. If the safety sensor is not working, the door may swing toward you without stopping. Exercise caution while conducting your daily checks.       
 
         [0012]    Also incorporated by reference in its entirety is the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) as current in the year 2011. 
         [0013]    Visual and audio warnings provide a warning for pedestrians, bystanders and vehicle operators. In residential condos and parking garages, it is necessary for vehicle drivers to maintain a visual awareness of what is in front of them at all times, such as pedestrians. In commercial business situations involving truck operators loading and unloading, or passing through automated doors, the truck operators need to be aware when automated doors are opening and closing. This can be difficult in situations where there is a lot of truck traffic interfering with the visibility of obstacles and warning signals, and loud operating noises that prevent truck operators from hearing audio warnings and information. 
         [0014]    Automated doors also need to be checked frequently to confirm they are operating correctly both in the public and private sectors, and especially in areas where the individual users are particularly vulnerable, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and areas where disabled persons require access. Many people are seriously injured every year from automated doors. A large percentage of these injuries are from door sensor failures that could have been prevented by routine inspections and a better warning system. Safety inspections should be performed daily, and professional inspections are supposed to be performed annually, according to manufactures and regulatory commissions. If a door sensor for detecting people proximate to an automated door fails and there is no warning that the door is about to shut, then the automated door can close on a person unexpectedly causing serious injury. 
         [0015]    A significant percentage of serious injuries resulting from automated door system failures include small children, elderly and disabled persons. Other individuals also commonly receive less serious injuries from automated doors opening or closing unexpectedly, when these individuals are entering or exiting through automated doors. For example, an automated door can close unexpectedly and trap small children or pinch fingers. Common locations where automated doors cause injuries include retail establishments, retirement centers, hospitals, and medical centers. 
         [0016]    Accordingly, there exists a need for an improved automated door warning system for alerting various types of personnel who are responsible for the equipment and individual users, including elderly and disabled persons. Moreover, there exists a need for an improved automated door warning system that tracks safety inspections and alerts the responsible party when an automated door has not been checked, tested or inspected for safety in the proper allotted time. 
       ASPECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
       [0017]    In order to overcome these deficiencies in the prior art, one aspect of the present invention positions a visual warning indicator directly on an automated door so that individual users do not have to take their eyes off the specific area through which they are entering or exiting to be warned the door is closing or to use caution. Furthermore, such an improved visual warning system can be provided for a vehicle coming out of a garage and crossing a sidewalk, also for pedestrian walking in front of a condo or a parking garage. 
         [0018]    Another aspect of the present invention locates a visual warning indicator on a portion of the door that is most likely to come in contact with individuals that use the door while the automated door is opening, remaining open, or closing. 
         [0019]    An additional aspect of the present invention provides both a visual and an audible warning of a door about to open, while opening, when opened, about to close, and while closing. 
         [0020]    A further aspect of the present invention alerts those responsible for maintaining the doors, using visual and auditory signals, as to whether an automated door system is current on its daily, annual, or scheduled safety checks, tests, or inspections. 
         [0021]    An additional aspect of the present invention provides a locally or remotely security encoded ledger or data base for recording safety checks, tests and inspections that cannot be altered or accessed by unauthorized personnel. 
         [0022]    Another aspect of the present invention provides a handheld wireless communicator for transmitting automated door test requests to a server that records door identification information, test requests, test results, test dates, test times, and identification information of the handheld wireless communicators being used by safety inspectors and end users. The handheld wireless communicator includes GPS capabilities enabling a computer server to record the specific location of the handheld wireless communicator while performing these tests. 
         [0023]    In view of the foregoing, the present invention provides a warning system for an automated door comprising a door capable of moving between an open position and a closed position, the door having a first side with a first engagement end and a second side with a second engagement end, wherein the first and second engagement ends are adjacent to a peripheral edge when the door is in the closed position. An actuator or motor opens and closes the door. A first visual warning indicator is attached to the first engagement end of the door for visually indicating when the door is opening and closing, or about to open or close. A handheld wireless communicator transmits automated door test requests to a server which records test requests, results, date, time, location and door identification number. The server also sends a default email of an expired scheduled check, test or inspection and a unique handheld wireless communicator identification. The handheld wireless communicator includes GPS capabilities enabling the server to record the specific location of the handheld wireless communicator while performing tests. An ID tag is used to identify the specific door being checked, tested or inspected at the location. 
         [0024]    The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred features of the present invention so that those skilled in the art may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the disclosed invention and specific embodiments as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention, and that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0025]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the interior side of an overhead garage door configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0026]      FIG. 2  is a front view of the exterior side of the garage door shown in  FIG. 1 ; 
           [0027]      FIG. 3  is an enlarged view of an array of lights shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 ; 
           [0028]      FIG. 4  illustrates a front view of the interior side of a sliding door configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 5  illustrates an enlarged view of the wire track guide and the wire carrier chain shown in  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0030]      FIG. 6  illustrates a front view of the exterior side of a siding door shown in  FIG. 4 ; 
           [0031]      FIG. 7  illustrates a front view of the interior side of double sliding doors configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0032]      FIG. 8  illustrates a front view of the exterior side of the double sliding doors shown in  FIG. 7 ; 
           [0033]      FIG. 9  illustrates a front view of the interior side of a low energy automated door configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0034]      FIG. 10  illustrates a front view of the exterior side of the low energy automated door shown in  FIG. 9 . 
           [0035]      FIG. 11  is a front view of the interior side of a high energy automated door configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0036]      FIG. 12  is a front view of the exterior side of the high energy automated door shown  FIG. 11 ; 
           [0037]      FIG. 13  is a front view of an automated gate configured in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0038]      FIGS. 14 a , 14 b  and 14 c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller configured in accordance with the present invention for the automated low energy door shown in  FIGS. 9 and 10 ; 
           [0039]      FIGS. 15 a , 15 b  and 15 c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller configured in accordance with the present invention for the overhead garage door in  FIGS. 1 and 2 ; 
           [0040]      FIGS. 16 a , 16 b  and 16 c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller configured in accordance with the present invention for the automated sliding door shown in  FIGS. 4 and 6, 7, 8  and the high energy automated door shown in  FIGS. 11 and 12 ; 
           [0041]      FIG. 17  is a flowchart of process steps executed by the automated overhead door in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0042]      FIG. 18  is a flowchart of the process executed by the low energy automated door in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0043]      FIG. 19  is a flowchart of the process executed by the high energy automated door in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0044]      FIG. 20  is a flowchart of the process executed by the sliding automated door in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0045]      FIG. 21  is a flowchart of the process executed by the safety ledger system in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0046]      FIG. 22  illustrates examples of displays on a smartphone device for performing daily and annual safety automated door inspections in accordance with the present invention; 
           [0047]      FIG. 22 a    illustrates a flowchart for performing a daily inspection using a smartphone in accordance with a method of the present invention; and 
           [0048]      FIG. 22 b    illustrates a flowchart for performing an annual inspection using a smartphone in accordance with a method of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0049]    Referring now to the drawings,  FIG. 1  illustrates the interior side of an overhead garage door system  10  configured in accordance with the present invention. The overhead garage door system  10  includes a garage door  11  having multiple panels  12  connected together by hinges  14 . The panels  12  of the overhead garage door  11  can be constructed of wood, steel, aluminum, or other various materials. The overhead garage door  11  also can include cut out sections  16  for holding windows  18 . The panels  12  include multiple rollers  20  installed in the hinges  14  on opposing ends of the panels  12  located proximate the hinges  14 . The rollers  20  are located within a track  24  which the panels  12  of the overhead garage door  11  follow when the panels  12  are raised and lowered to open and close the overhead garage door  11 . 
         [0050]    A top end  26  of the overhead garage door  11  is located on an upper panel  28  of the panels  12 . A bottom end  30  of the garage door  11  is located on a lower panel  32  of the panels  12 . A first end  31  of an arm  34  is rotatably mounted to a plate  36  which is connected to the upper panel  28 . A second end  33  of the arm  34  is rotatably mounted at a pivot point on a drawbar carriage  38 . The drawbar carriage  38  is connected to a chain  39  that travels along a drawbar track  40 . The drawbar chain  39  is connected to an operator, actuator or motor  42  that drives the chain  39  to move the drawbar carriage  38 , which in turn raises and lowers the panels  12  of the overhead garage door  11 . 
         [0051]    The bottom end  30  of the lower panel  32  functions as a first engagement end of the overhead garage door  11  which comes into contact with a peripheral edge  44  when the overhead garage door  11  is closed. In  FIG. 1 , the peripheral edge  44  is the ground or the floor. In other embodiments, which are illustrated in other figures in this application, the peripheral edge can be a door frame, a wall, another connecting door, or a gate latch or gate frame, depending upon how the door operates to open or close. 
         [0052]    In accordance with the present invention,  FIG. 1  illustrates a visual warning indicator  50  attached to a first engagement end  30  on a first side of the garage door  11  which is adjacent to the peripheral edge  44  when the garage door  11  is closed. The visual warning indicator  50  shown in  FIG. 1  is a preferably a horizontal array of lights attached to the bottom end  30  of lower panel  32 . The array of lights  50  can be incandescent or LED lights of any color, but are preferably a combination of red and green lights to signal when the garage door  11  is opening, open, about to close, closing, and closed. The array of lights  50  is preferably connected to the first side or inner side of the lower panel  32 , and not the bottom of the panel  32 , to prevent the array of lights  50  from being damaged when the overhead garage door  11  is closed. 
         [0053]    In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, an audible warning device  52 , such as a speaker, sound port or an annunciator, is attached to the overhead garage door  11 , preferably on the first or interior side of the lower panel  32  adjacent to bottom end  30 . The audible warning device  52  provides a spoken message to alert vehicle operators and pedestrians that the overhead garage door  11  is opening, opened, about to close, closing, and closed. 
         [0054]    A universal controller  54  also is shown for controlling the first visual warning indicator  50  and the audible warning device  52 . The universal controller  54  determines when and which colored lights of the visual warning indicator  50  are activated. The universal controller  54  also controls when the audible warning device  52  is activated and what statements are announced. A power source  56  is electrically connected the universal controller  54  and to the actuator  42 . An electrical box or connector box  58  is located on the lower panel  32  to provide electrical connections for the visual warning indicator  50  and the audible warning device  52 , and electrical connections for additional components. A wireless transmitter/receiver  59  is included for transmitting signals to open or close the door  11 , receiving warning signals that the door  11  is opening, transmitting door safety inspection data signals to a local or remote server and data storage device  61 , and/or receiving warning signals that a safety inspection of the door  11  is past door. 
         [0055]      FIG. 2  illustrates an exterior side or second side of the panels  12  of the overhead garage door  11  shown in  FIG. 1 . The first side and second side of the panels  12  of the overhead garage door  11  refer to the interior and exterior sides, wherein the first side can refer to either the interior or the exterior side of the overhead garage door  11 , and the second side would be the opposite side. Windows  18  are located in the upper panel  28  as shown in  FIG. 1 . Adjacent to the panels  12  are sidewalls  62  and an upper wall  64 . The peripheral edge  44  is provided by the floor. An aperture  53  in lower panel  32  provides access for the audio warning device  52  which also is illustrated in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0056]    In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, a second visual warning indicator  60  is attached to the exterior side of the lower panel  32  adjacent to the bottom edge  30 . Similar to the first visual warning indicator  50 . the second visual warning indicator  60  is preferably not located on the bottom of the lower panel  32  in order to prevent the second visual warning indicator  60  from being damaged when the overhead garage door  11  is closed. Additionally, like the first visual warning indicator  50 , the second visual warning indicator  60  includes an array of lights that is activated and changes colors to indicator when the overhead garage door  11  is opening, fully open, about to close, closing, and closed. 
         [0057]      FIG. 3  illustrates and enlarged view of a portion of the first visual warning indicator  50 . Incandescent lights or LEDs  51  are shown in the first visual warning indicator  50 . The lights or LEDs  51  can all be the same or multiple colors for indicating various stages of the overhead garage door  11  during the opening and closing process. An example of an LED light array is LED light strip WFLS-RGB and WFLS-W sold by Super Bright LEDs, Inc. in St. Louis, Mo. 
         [0058]      FIG. 4  shows a front view of an interior side  72  of a sliding door  74  within a sliding door system  70  configured in accordance with the present invention. The sliding door  74  includes an outer frame  76  that contains transparent glass or Plexiglas®  75 . An inner frame  77  separates two pieces of glass  75  within the sliding door  74 . The sliding door  74  is suspended by and travels along a track  78  to enable the sliding door  74  to move between a closed and an open position. The position illustrated in  FIG. 4  is the almost closed position of the sliding door  74 . When the sliding door  74  is in a closed position it covers at least a portion of the area  80 , which can be glass or Plexiglas®  82  enclosed by a frame  84 . In other embodiments the area  80  can be a solid wall. An “Automatic Caution Door” door warning sign  79  is located on the glass  75  in the sliding door  74 . 
         [0059]    An automatic door motor operator  86  functions as an actuator to move the sliding door  74  between the open and closed positions. The actuator  86  is controlled by a universal monitor and controller  88 . A hazardous gas sensor  90  is connected to the universal monitor and controller  88 . The hazardous gas sensor  90  can be model number YET703 sold by Shenzhen Chuangyao Technology Co. 
         [0060]    In accordance with the present invention, an array of lights  92  is located upon an engagement end  96  of the sliding door  74  which comes in contact with a peripheral edge  95  when the sliding door  74  is closed. Here the peripheral edge is a wall  95 . A second plurality of lights  93  is located on the opposing end of the sliding door  74 . When the sliding door  74  is opening, the array of lights  92 , 93  are solid, and when the sliding door is about to close, the array of lights  92 ,  93  are flashing, and when closing, the array of lights  92 , 93  solid. When the sliding door  74  is about to move or in motion, the array of lights  92 , 93  preferably are solid red, and when the sliding door is stationary, the array of lights  92 ,  93  preferably are flashing green or remain constantly lit green. In another embodiment of the invention, an array of lights  97  can be located on the peripheral edge  95 , which in  FIG. 4  is a wall or door frame. The array of lights  97  can follow the signaling pattern of the array of lights  92 , 92  on the sliding door  74 . 
         [0061]    The sliding door  74  also includes audio warning devices  94 , which are located on the upper portion of the sliding door  74 . The audio warning devices  94  are preferably speakers, such as the ELK73, which are sold by ELK Products, Inc. in Hildebran, N.C. The audio warning devices  94  announce when the sliding door  74  is about to move or in motion, stating something like, “Caution, the door is about to close,” “Caution, the door is closing,” and “Caution, the door is opening.” 
         [0062]    The sliding door system  70  further includes an audio/visual safety check, test status signal indicator  98  for alerting those responsible for the equipment of needed testing, and an audio/visual (A/V) professional inspection status signal indicator  99  for indicating a needed scheduled professional inspection. The audio/visual safety test status signal indicator  98  is preferably a small light with a small audible buzzer that is activated in when the sliding door  74  is behind on its daily testing status. For example, the light on the A/V safety test status signal indicator  98  can emit flashes continuously when the sliding door  74  is behind on it daily testing status, and the audio buzzer on the A/V safety test status signal indicator  98  can emit a buzz sound. If the sliding door  74  is behind on its professional inspection status, the light on the A/V/ professional inspection status signal indicator  99  can emit a flashing light, and the audio buzzer on the A/V professional inspection status signal indicator  99  can emit a buzzing sound, similar to A/V/ safety test status signal indicator  98 . The audio test status indicator devices  98 ,  99  include both audio and a visual status indicator, such as model AD116-22DS/MFS from Zhejiang Gaoqiao Electronics Co. These A/V signals let those responsible for the equipment and all observers know that something is wrong and needs to be attended to and corrected. The reset scheduled status alerts for tests, checks and inspections can be reset with an optional button, such model HMI XBTGT1335 sold by Schneider Electric Co. or a CPU with Ethernet access and a Cana Kit 4 port USB relay controller with 6 channel I/O interface to reset. 
         [0063]    The sliding door  74  includes a wire track system  100  having a wire track guide  102  and a wire carrier chain  103  for providing power and control signals to the visual and audio warning systems  92 , 93 , 94  on the door  74 . 
         [0064]      FIG. 5  is an enlarged view of the wire track system  100  of the sliding door  74  shown in  FIG. 4 . The wire track system  100  includes the wire track guide  102  for receiving the wire carrier chain  103 . The wire carrier chain  103  carries an electrical wire for providing power and signals to the arrays of lights  92 , 93  and the speakers  94  on the sliding door  74 . 
         [0065]      FIG. 6  is a front view of the exterior side of the sliding door  74  shown in  FIG. 4 . Illustrated are the actuator  86 , wire track guide  102 , and an exterior array of lights  93  and speakers  94 . An exterior “Automatic Caution Door” or any required sign  79  also is illustrated. The frame  76  containing glass  74  is shown. The engagement end  96  is almost in contact with the peripheral edge, which here is illustrated as the door frame or side wall  95 . 
         [0066]      FIG. 7  illustrates a front view of the interior side of a sliding double-door system  104  configured in accordance with the present invention. A pair of sliding doors  109 ,  110  are illustrated each having an array of lights  106  on opposing ends of the doors. Engagement ends  107 ,  108  on sliding doors  109 ,  110 , respectively, come in contact with each other when the sliding doors  109 ,  110  are in the closed position. Here, the sliding doors  109 ,  110  are illustrated as being almost closed. Speakers  111  are included on each of the sliding doors  109 ,  110 . 
         [0067]    Similar to the sliding door in  FIGS. 4 and 6 , the pair of sliding doors  109 ,  110  includes a wire track  112  on each door  109 ,  110  for receiving a wire carrier chain  113 . The wire carrier chain  113  carries an electrical wire for providing power and signals to the array of lights  106  and the speakers  111  on the sliding doors  109 ,  110 . A hazardous gas detector  114  is connected to a universal controller  115 . An audio/visual safety test status device  116  for daily safety test status and an audio/visual safety test status device  117  for annual or scheduled inspections is located on the universal controller  115 . The audio/visual test status devices  116 ,  117  function similar to the audio/visual test status devices  98 ,  99  shown in  FIG. 4 . The audio/visual test status devices  116 ,  117  can be part #AD116-22DS/MFS sold by Zhejiang Gaoqiao Electronics Co. The array of lights  106  and speakers  111 , and the visual safety test status devices  116 ,  117  all function similar to the similar devices in disclosed in  FIGS. 4 and 6 . 
         [0068]    An electric motor  118  functions as an actuator. A presence and active sensor  119  is included to detect people proximate to the sliding doors  109 ,  110 , and for preventing the doors  109 ,  110  from closing on people. A presence and active sensor that could be used is the I-One activation and present sensor sold by Optex in Torrence Ca. 
         [0069]      FIG. 8  is a front view of the exterior of the pair of sliding doors  109 ,  110  shown in  FIG. 7 . A presence and activation sensor  119  is connected to the actuator  118  for opening and preventing the sliding doors from closing on people when they are adjacent to the sliding doors  109 ,  110 . Similarly, the engagement ends  107 ,  108  of the sliding doors,  109 ,  110  are shown. 
         [0070]    In accordance with the present invention, the engagement ends  107 ,  108  also function as peripheral edges for the opposing door. For example, engagement end  107  functions as a peripheral edge for opposing sliding door  109 , and engagement end  108  functions as a peripheral edge for opposing sliding door  110 . 
         [0071]      FIG. 9  is a front view of the interior side of a low energy automated door system  120  configured in accordance with the present invention. The automated low energy door  122  is powered by an actuator  124  utilizing an actuator bar  126 . The door  122  includes an audio warning device  129  and a visual warning indicator  130 , which is an array of lights. 
         [0072]    In accordance with the present invention, the array of lights  130  is located on engagement end  131  of the door  122  which comes in contact with a peripheral edge  132 , the door frame and wall, when the door  122  is in the closed position. The door  122  includes an “Automatic Caution Door” sign  133 , or could include any additional required sign. 
         [0073]      FIG. 10  is a front view of the exterior side of the low energy automated door  122  of the low energy automated door system  120  shown in  FIG. 9 .  FIG. 10  shows a second array of lights  134  on the engagement end  137  of the door  122  which comes in contact with the peripheral edge or wall  132  when the door  122  is in the closed position. A second audio warning device or speaker  136  is attached to the exterior side of the door  122 . An Automatic Caution Door warning sign  135  is located on the exterior side of the door  122 . 
         [0074]      FIG. 11  is a front view of the interior side of a high energy automated door system  140  configured in accordance with the present invention. A high energy automated door  142  includes an array of lights  144  on the engagement end  146  of the door  142  which comes in contact with the wall  148  when the door  142  is in the closed position. A speaker  150  is included on the door  142  and an Automatic Caution Door warning sign  151 . 
         [0075]      FIG. 12  is a front view of the exterior side of the high energy automated door  142  of the high energy automated door system shown in  FIG. 11 . The door  142  includes an engagement end  146  having an array of lights  152  on the exterior side, wherein the engagement end  146  comes in contact with the door frame or wall  148  is the closed position. A speaker  154  is included on the exterior side of the door  142 . An “Automatic Caution Door” sign  155  also is located on the exterior side of the door  142 . 
         [0076]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view of an automated gate  162  configured in accordance with the present invention. The automated gate system  160  includes a gate  162  having an array of lights  164  on an engagement end  165  which comes in contact with a fence  168  functioning as a peripheral edge. A speaker  166  is included on the gate  162  for announcing when the gate  162  is opening or closing, or about to open or close, and the array of lights  164  visually signal when the gate  162  is opening or closing, or about to open or close. 
         [0077]      FIGS. 14 a -14 c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller  200  for low energy doors configured in accordance with the present invention. Shown in  FIG. 14 a    are an activation input  202 , a low energy door motor or actuator  204 , a ledger reset input  206 , a fire panel sensor and input panel  208 , and a hazardous gas detector  210 . The activation input  202  preferably is a handicap door open button, such as a MS Sedco 59J-HSS sold by MS Sedco from Indianapolis, Ind. The low energy door motor  204  can be a motion access low energy motor operator, such as sold by Motion Access from Elk Grove Village, Ill. The fire panel  208  is typically a part of the building fire system (Fire Panel contacts), and the hazardous gas detector  210  is typically a CO2 or multi-gas detector, such as a system sensor B200S. 
         [0078]    Also illustrated in  FIG. 14 a    are single-poll double-throw (SPDT) relays  212 ,  214 ,  216 ,  218 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 , and  226 . The SPDT relays utilized in the present invention are commercially available, such as Cabur SPDT relay 12 v ac/dc CWRE7-0848, Phoenix SPDT relay 24 v ac/dc PLC-RSC-24UC/21, Phoenix DPDT relay 24 v ac/dc PLC-RSC-24UC/21-21AU or Phoenix SPDT relay 12 vdc PLC-RSC-12DC/21. The SPDT relays  212 ,  214 ,  216 ,  218 ,  220 ,  222 ,  224 ,  226  are electrically connected to the inputs of the PLC  230  shown in  FIG. 14 b   . SPDT relay  212  is connected to the handicap button  202 , SPDT relay  214  is connected to safety activation  211 , SPDT relay  216  is connected to current sensor  213 , SPDT relay  218  is connected to auxiliary open limit  215 , SPDT relay  220  is connected to auxiliary close limit  217 , SPDT relay  222  is connected to ledger reset  206 , SPDT relay  224  is connected to fire panel  208 , and SPDT  226  is connected to hazardous gas detector  210 . The PLC is show in  FIG. 14 b    is preferably a commercially available Schneider PLC with 24 inputs and 16 outputs which includes built in memory and a real time clock and calendar, and is part #TWDLCAA40DRF. 
         [0079]    Low energy or handicap doors are usually activated by pressing a handicap button either inside or outside of the door requesting access. Anytime the handicap button is pushed or the current sensor  213  is activated, the PLC will maintain an open signal to the door motor actuator  204  until the door is completely open and held open for at least 5.5 seconds. The following is the operating function of the illustrated circuitry  200  for the low energy door system  120  shown in  FIGS. 9 and 10 . 
         [0080]    Process Before the Door Opens: 
         [0081]    The handicap button  202  is depressed to send an access signal to SPDT relay  212  to the PLC  230 . The auxiliary close limit  217  detects whether the door is closed by monitoring the close limit, detects weather the door is closed. The handicap button  202  and the auxiliary limit close  217  in the door motor operator/actuator  204  both must be active to create a closed circuit, wherein the PLC  230  will send a signal A/V Pre-Warning signal via relay  232  to energize the light source  260  and the recorded audio  262  to be output via speaker  263 . For example, the light source  260  will flash red and the recorded audio will state, “Stand clear, door will be opening.” 
         [0082]    Door Opening: 
         [0083]    After a predetermined time has expired, such as three seconds, the PLC  230  energizes the Secondary Timer via relay  248  to the door motor actuator  204  to begin opening the door. While the door is opening, Current Sensor  213  on the door motor  204  is energized. The PLC  230  responds by energizing A/V Door in Motion output  240  which activates the visual light indicator  260  which is solid red and the audio warning device  262  and then  263  which states, for example, “Stand clear, door in motion,” The PLC  230  keeps Secondary Timer output via relay  248  energized to open the door. 
         [0084]    Door Opened: 
         [0085]    Once the door has reached full open, Current Sensor  213  will deactivate and Aux Open Limit  215  will be activated while door is opened. A/V Opened output via relay  234  then energizes visual warning indictor  260  to turn lights green, and the audio device  262  and then  263  to state, “Automatic Caution Door” or verbally states required sign, Secondary Timer  248  keep door open for at least 5.5 more seconds. 
         [0086]    Pre Warning Close: 
         [0087]    With at least 2.5 seconds remaining on the Secondary Timer via relay  248 , the PLC  230  energizes A/V Closing output via relay  236 , which energizes the visual warning indicator  260  to flash red, and the audio warning device  262  then  263  to state, “Warning, door will be closing.”. 
         [0088]    Closing: 
         [0089]    The PLC  230  deactivates Secondary Timer output via relay  248 , allowing door to close, and thus de-energizing aux open limit  215  to de-energize relay  218 . The PLC detect de-energized aux open limit  215  de-energizing  218  and no input from current sensor  213 , and de-energize  216  energizing A/V Closing output via relay  238  to the visual warning indicator  260  to solid red, and the audio warning device  262  then  263  to state, “Stand clear, door closing.” 
         [0090]    Closed: 
         [0091]    After the door is completely closed, then Auxiliary Close Limit sensor  217  will energize input via relay  220  to PLC  230 . In response, the PLC  230  energizes Custom Audio output via relay  246  to state, a custom audio “thank you for shopping at whatever store,” and Custom Visual Output via relay  254  to custom visual or image can be located on the door. 
         [0092]    Fire: 
         [0093]    Fire panel  208  is wired from a set of dry contacts which energize relay  224  input to PLC  230  energizing output relay  242  connected to  262  and then  263  for audio, also relay  250  connected to  260  for visual, preferably white. 
         [0094]    Hazardous Gas Detector: 
         [0095]    Hazardous gas detector  210  is wired from a set of dry contacts which energize relay  226  input and is connected to PLC  230  which energizes output relay  244  and energizes  262  the  263  for audio, also relay  250  which energizes  260  for visual, preferably a white light. 
         [0096]    Daily or Scheduled Safety Check or Test Ledger System: 
         [0097]    Once the daily or scheduled safety check or test has expired PLC  230  output relay  256  A/V indicator will activate the audio/visual indicator  266 . Ledger reset  206  connected to relay  222  will activated and reset daily or scheduled safety check or test. Also data can be stored remotely as well as locally. 
         [0098]    Professional Inspection Ledger System: 
         [0099]    Once the professional annual or scheduled inspection timer has expired. The PLC  230  output relay  252  will active an audio/visual indicator  264 . Ledger input from the data port located with in the PLC using an HMI will activate and reset annual or scheduled professional inspection timer in the PLC  230  and can store data in server  61  both remotely and locally. 
         [0100]      FIGS. 15 a - c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller  300  for an overhead garage door configured in accordance with the present invention. The following is the operating function of the illustrated circuitry  300  for the overhead garage door system  10  shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . 
         [0101]    Opening: 
         [0102]    Actuator/operator motor  301  receives a signal to open via a push button or a radio control transmitter, which causes open coil  303  to be energized. Relay  302  connected to the door opening input of PLC  324  is activated, which activates the door and the Aux Close Limit  311  is deactivates, and then relay  316  connected to door closed becomes deactivated. The PLC  324  energizes DPDT relay  326  connected to A/V Opening output  352  and  353  for solid red light and  354  then  355  audio which can state, “Caution door is opening Beep Beep Beep.” 
         [0103]    Opened: 
         [0104]    Relay  302  is connected to Open Coil  303  of Operator Motor  301  is deactivated and Aux Open Limit  305  activates relay  304  which is connected to Door Opened input of PLC  324 . PLC  324  then energizes relay  342  connected to Secondary Output of PLC  324 , while PLC timer is timing out and DPDT relay  328  connected to PLC output A/V opened energizing relay  326  which energizes  352  and  353  for solid green and  354  audio source to  355  to states “Proceed with caution”. 
         [0105]    Pre Warning to Close: 
         [0106]    Manufacturer&#39;s timer has expired sending signal to close Open Coil  303  which is interrupted by the Secondary Timer output of PLC  324  connected to relay  342  which continues to interrupt close circuit  323  to Operator Motor  301 . Aux Open Limit  305  remains active to relay  304  which is connected to Door Opened input of PLC  324 . Relay  342  connected to Secondary Timer output of PLC  324  remains activated, and DPDT relay  330  connected to A/V Pre-Warning output  352  and  253  to flashing red lights and  354  audio to  355  which states, “Stand clear door will be closing”. 
         [0107]    Closing: 
         [0108]    Secondary Timer output of PLC  324  connected to relay  342  is deactivated, allowing door to close. Close Coil  307  in operator motor  301  energizes relay  306  connected to Door Closing input of PLC  324 . PLC  324  then energizes A/V Closing out connected to relay  332  which activates light source  352  and  253  for solid red lights and audio source  354  to  355  which states, “Stand clear door closing”. 
         [0109]    Closed: 
         [0110]    Aux close limit  305  to Door Closed input PLC  324  via relay  316  activates Custom Audio output of PLC  324  to both audio relay  340  to audio source  354  then  355  for a custom audio statement and visual relay  350  to light source  352  and  353  are activated giving a custom visual. 
         [0111]    Fire: 
         [0112]    Fire panel  320  is wired from a set of dry contacts which energize relay  312 . PLC  324  energizes SPDT relay  336  connected to audio fire output to audio source  354  and  355  also relay  346  connected from output of PLC  324  Visual Fire &amp; H/G to a white light source  352  and  353  for fire. PLC  324  energizes relay  351  to  360  open input of motor operator for the door. 
         [0113]    Hazardous Gas Detector: 
         [0114]    Hazardous gas detector  322  is wired from a set of dry contacts which energize relay  314  and is connected to PLC  324  hazardous gas input, causing PLC  324  to energize output audio hazardous gas to audio source  354  via SPDT relay  338 , and also energize light source  352  from PLC  324  output visual fire and H/G via relay  346 . PLC  324  energizes relay  351  to  360  open input of motor operator for the door. 
         [0115]    Daily or Scheduled Safety Check or Test Ledger System: 
         [0116]    Once those responsible for the equipment, daily or scheduled safety check or test timer has expired, PLC  324  output A/V indicator will activate audio visual indicator  358  via relay  348 . Ledger reset  318  will be activated and reset daily safety check or test timer. PLC  324  can store time and date stamp data of checks and tests. Data can be stored remotely or locally on server  61 . 
         [0117]    Professional Ledger System: 
         [0118]    Once those responsible for the equipment, annual or scheduled professional inspection timer has expired, professional inspection A/V indicator will activate audio visual indicator  358  via relay  348 . Ledger input from the data port located within the PLC using an HMI will activate and reset annual timer in PLC  324  and can store time and date stamp data of inspections. Data can be stored remotely or locally on server  61 . 
         [0119]      FIGS. 16 a - c    illustrate a schematic of a universal controller  400  for a sliding and high energy door configured in accordance with the present invention. The following is the operating function of the illustrated circuitry  400  for the sliding door system  104  shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 . 
         [0120]    A person walks up to door and an activation sensor inside or outside sensor  403  or  405  becomes energized activating relays  402  or  404  sensors energizes the door motor or operator  401 . Door begins to move activating current sensor  409  and current sensor relay  408 , and the inside or outside activation relays  402  and  404  are activated and de-energizes  411  aux close limit relay  410 . PLC  424  energizes secondary timer and relay  440  which goes back to the operator  401  and wires to the safety input of the operator, also energizes the relay  426  for A/V opening. Which activates light source  450  solid red and audio source  452  which goes to  453  which states: “Stand clear door opening 
         [0121]    Door Opened: 
         [0122]    Activation sensor  403  or  405  energize relay  402  or  404  is still energized by people in the path of sensor inside or outside relays  402  or  404  are activated and current sensor  409  deactivates relay  408  is de-activated and aux close limit  411  and relay  410  is de-energized. PLC  424  energizes secondary timer relay  440  remains energized and relay  427  for A/V open is energized. Which activates light source  450  solid green and audio source  452  which goes to  453  which states: “Caution automatic door keep moving” or states what required signage would say. 
         [0123]    Pre-Warning Close: 
         [0124]    All activation sensors  403  and  405  are de-activated because nothing in path of sensors inside and outside relays  402  and  404  are de-energized. PLC  424  continues to hold door open with secondary timer relay  440  for predetermined time allotted and further energize relay  428  for activation of A/V pre-warning close. Which activates light source  450  flashing red light and audio source  452  which goes to  453  which states: “Stand clear door will be closing” 
         [0125]    Door Closing: 
         [0126]    Secondary timer has timeout and de-energize relay  440  so door can start to close. Also the inside and outside sensors  403  and  405  and relays  402  and  404  have to remain de-energized and the current sensor  409  and relay  408  becomes energized while motor  401  is in motion. PLC  424  energizes relay  430  for A/V closing. Which activates light source  450  solid red and audio source which goes to  453  which states: “Stand clear door closing” 
         [0127]    Door Closed: 
         [0128]    Aux close limit  411  energizes relay  410  and all other inputs are de-energized. PLC  424  energizes for predetermined time. Custom visual relay  446  and custom audio relay  438  are both energized permanently or for a predetermined allotted time. 
         [0129]    Fire: 
         [0130]    Fire panel is wired from a set of dry contacts from the fire panel  420  which will energize relay  414 . PLC  424  energizes SPDT relays  442  and  434  for an A/V for fire. PLC  424  energizes relay  449  and go to  458  back to the activation of the motor operator for the door. 
         [0131]    Hazardous Gas Detector: 
         [0132]    Hazardous gas detector is wired from a set of dry contacts from the hazardous gas detector  422  which will energize relay  416 , and PLC  424  energizes SPDT relays  442  and  436  for an A/V for hazardous gas detection. PLC  424  energizes relay  449  and go to  458  back to the activation of the motor operator for the door. 
         [0133]    Daily or Scheduled Safety Check or Test Ledger System: 
         [0134]    Once those responsible for the equipment referred to as end users daily or scheduled safety check or test timer has expired, relay  448  is activated and A/V indicator  456  will be activated. Ledger input  418  will activate relay  412  and reset daily safety check or test timer in PLC  324 , and PLC  424  can store time and date stamp data of checks and tests data both remotely and locally. 
         [0135]    Professional Inspection Ledger System: 
         [0136]    Once the professional annual or scheduled inspection timer has expired, relay  444  activates  454  A/V indicator is energized. Ledger input from the data port located within the PLC  424  using an HMI will be activate and reset annual timer in PLC  424 , and PLC  424  can store time and date stamp data of inspections both remotely and locally. 
         [0137]      FIG. 17  illustrates the preferred operating process or method for an overhead garage door in accordance with the present invention, such as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . Beginning at the start at step  501 , the process moves to step  502  to determine whether it the hazardous gas or fire panel has detected a problem or emergency situation. If yes, the method moves to step  504  wherein the hazardous gas and fire panel activates the audio and visual warning systems activates and holds the overhead garage door open until the emergency situation is terminated. 
         [0138]    If no emergency situation exists in step  502 , the method moves to step  506  where the system waits for an open signal from a pushbutton or a radio transmitter. Upon receiving an open command signal, the method moves to step  508  wherein the audio and visual devices indicate the door is opening. Here, the audio could state “Warning, the door is opening,” and the visual warning indicator flash red. Next, the system moves to step  510  wherein the door is fully open. Once the door is fully open, the method in step  512  activates the visual indicator to be a green light and the audio device to state, “The door is open proceed with caution.” 
         [0139]    Next in step  514 , the method checks the activation sensors to confirm no object is standing in the way of the garage door to close. If there is nothing obstructing the door from closing, the method next moves to step  516  wherein a timer waits a predetermined period of time before allowing the door to close. After the time delay has passed, the method moves to step  518  wherein the audio warning apparatus states, “Warning, door is about to close” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. Then in step  520  the door begins to close and in the following step  522  the body of warning apparatus states, “Warning, the door is closing,” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. Following in step  524 , the door is closed and then in step  526  a customized audio statement is made by the audio warning apparatus and a customized visual signal is energized. 
         [0140]    After step  526 , the method returns to step  502  wherein the method checks again for an emergency situation, and if none exists, the method moves once again to step  506  and awaits an open activation command. 
         [0141]      FIG. 18  illustrates the preferred operating process or method for low energy door in accordance with the present invention, such as illustrated in  FIGS. 9 and 10 . Beginning at step  531 , the door is in the closed position. The method then moves to step  532  wherein the system checks for hazardous gas, fire, or other emergency condition. If an emergency situation exists, the method moves next to step  534  wherein the hazardous gas and fire panel warning are activated and the system activates the door and holds the door open. If no hazardous or emergency situation exists or ends, the method moves next to step  536  wherein it awaits the input from an open command, such as from a handicap pushbutton. Once a push button is activated, in step  538  there is a delay on open. During delay the method goes to next step  540  wherein the audio warning device and visual warning indicator signal that the door will be opening. For example, the visual warning indicator flashes red, and the audio warning apparatus states, “Warning, the door will be opening.” After a predetermined time delay in step  542 , the audio warning apparatus, which is preferably attached to the door, states, in step  544  “Warning, the door is opening.” The visual warning indicator is preferably an array of lights located on an engagement end of the door that comes in contact with a peripheral edge, such as the door frame. 
         [0142]    In the next step  546  the door has moved to the fully open position, and in step  548  the audio warning apparatus states, “The door is open,” “Automatic caution door,” “Door can close without warning,” or state any required signage and the visual warning indicator emits a green color. In the next step by  550  the doors pre-warning to close, wherein a timer holds the door open for a predetermined period of time before the door begins to close. While door is timing out it goes into the next step  552  and the audio warning apparatus states, “Warning, the door is about to close,” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. Then in step  554  the hold open timer expires and the door begins to close. In step  556  the audio and warning apparatus states, “Warning, the door is closing,” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. In step  558  the door becomes fully closed, and in step  560  the audio warning apparatus states a customized message and energizes signal to custom visual. 
         [0143]    After the final step  560  wherein the customized message is stated and visual signal is emitted, the method returns to step  532  wherein system checks for a hazardous condition. If no hazardous condition exists, the method moves to step  536  wherein it awaits an open signal command, such as from a depressed handicap button. 
         [0144]      FIG. 19  illustrates the preferred operating process or method for a high energy door in configured in accordance with the present invention, such as illustrated in  FIGS. 11 and 12 . The method begins at step  561  and then moves to step  564  where it checks for hazardous gas or emergency condition. If an emergency condition exists, the process moves to step  562  wherein the method opens door and keeps it open until the emergency condition terminates. After the emergency condition is eliminated, the process returns to step  564  where it checks again for hazardous conditions. 
         [0145]    If no emergency condition exists, the process moves to step  566  wherein the system waits for an activation to open signal, such as from a floor mat sensor, and then open is activated. Next in step  568  visual indicator turns red and audio and warning apparatus states “Stand clear door opening” Next in step  570  the door opens fully, and the audio warning apparatus states “Automatic caution door, keep moving” or required signage and the visual warning indicator flashes green in step  572 . 
         [0146]    In step  574  of the process checks to confirm that no one is standing on the floor mat sensor or standing within range of the activation sensor. Next in step  576  the timer hold door open to allow time for the warning to take place. Before the door begins to close, in step  578  the audio warning apparatus states, “Warning, door about to close” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. 
         [0147]    In step  580  is door begins closing in the audio warning apparatus states.  582  “Warning, door is closing” and the visual warning indicator solid turns red. Following in step  584  the door becomes fully closed, and in step  586  the audio apparatus makes a customized statement and emits a customized visual on the surface of the door. 
         [0148]    After step  586  process returns to step  564  to check for a hazardous or emergency condition, and if none exist, the process moves to step  566  again to await in activation signal to open the door. 
         [0149]    Turning now to  FIG. 20  which illustrates the preferred operating process or method for a sliding door in configured in accordance with the present invention, such as illustrated in  FIGS. 4 and 7 . The method begins at step  611  with the door closed. The process then moves to step  614  wherein it checks to see if the hazardous gas sensor or fire panel has been activated. If yes, the method proceeds to step  612  wherein the process activates the audio and visual warning systems for the hazardous gas or fire alarm and opens door. After the emergency situation has terminated or if there was no prior emergency situation, the process moves to step  616  and awaits an activation signal from a motion sensor or a pressure detection sensor on the floor. 
         [0150]    After receiving in activation signal in step  616 , the process moves to step  618  wherein the door begins opening, and then while the door is opening, the system moves to step  620  wherein the audio warning device states, “Caution, door opening,” and the visual warning indicator flashes a solid red color. Once the door reaches the full open position in step  622 , the process moves to step  624  wherein the audio warning apparatus states, “Automatic door keep moving” or required signage stated verbally and the visual warning indicator turns a solid green. 
         [0151]    After the door has been fully opened, the process in step  626  awaits for the activation sensors to be clear and deactivate. Next in step  628  the timer delay holds the door to open for a predetermined period of time giving time for step  630 . In step  630  the audio warning apparatus states. “Caution, the door is about to close,” and the visual warning indicator flashes red. Next in step  632  the door begins closing and in step  634  the audio warning apparatus states, “Caution, the door is closing,” and the visual warning indicator turns solid red. 
         [0152]    After the door is fully closed in step  636 , the process moves to step  638  wherein a customized audio statement is made and a customized visual signal is emitted. After the customized audio statement and visual signal are made, the process returns to step  614 , check for a hazardous condition, and if none exists, the process moves to step  616  again to wait in activation signal. 
         [0153]      FIG. 21  illustrates a process of an A/V indicator needs to perform a safety check, test or inspection, recording and logging test status results in accordance with the present invention. The process preferably is executed at least once daily. Beginning with step  651 , the process moves to step  652  to check if an annual inspection is needed. If an annual inspection is needed, the process proceeds to step  654  to activate the annual inspection needed signal, such as the audio and visual annual test signals  99  shown in  FIG. 4 . The A/V annual test inspection needed signal remains activated until an annual inspection has been performed upon the automated door by the appropriate inspection professional. After an annual inspection has been performed and the annual inspection timer is reset in step  656 , the process moves to step  658  to check if a daily safety check or test is needed. 
         [0154]    At step  658  the process checks to determine if a daily safety check or test in needed to be performed. If a daily safety check or test is due, the process moves to step  660  and activates the daily inspection needed signal, such as the audio and visual daily test signal  98  shown in  FIG. 4 . The A/V daily test inspection needed signal remains activated until a daily inspection has been performed on the door. After a daily safety check has been performed and the daily safety check timer is reset in step  662 , the process returns to step  652  to repeat the process the next day. 
         [0155]      FIG. 22  illustrates examples labeled A-M of displays for a smartphone being used in daily and annual inspections of an automated door in accordance with a method of the present invention. Each of these displays will be described below in reference to  FIGS. 22 a  and 22 b   . The smartphone, such as an IPhone made and sold by Apple®, can be used to implement the inspection method of the present invention. 
         [0156]    Referring to  FIG. 22 a   , illustrated is a flowchart of steps and displays of a software application for a mobile smartphone being used by an end user are required to perform the daily safety check or test method of the present invention. The illustrated flowchart of  FIG. 22 a    is intended for end users or those responsible for maintaining the proper function of an automated door and related equipment. 
         [0157]    Beginning at display and step A from  FIG. 22 a    a daily safety check or test is performed by an end user, and then the end user touches the Start on the display to begin the program on the smartphone. Next in step and display B, the operator chooses Service Tech, End User or Not Sure. Entering “Not Sure” moves to step and display C which describes the difference between Service Tech and End user, and touching the display screen of the smartphone brings the operator back to step and display B. The End User then selects End User at step and display B, and the method moves to step and display D. At step and display D, the End User enters the door number and identifies whether door passed or failed the daily test. If Passed is selected in step D, the method proceeds to step and display M which asks the end user to verify they are recording that the door passed the daily safety check or test. If No Go Back is selected the method will return to step and display D. If Yes is selected in step M, the method proceeds to step and display E, and then step N, the end users indicates the responses has been stored locally or remotely. 
         [0158]    If Failed is selected at step and display D, the method proceeds to step and display F, asking end user to confirm the door failed, and if Yes is selected in step F, the method proceeds to step and display G which displays an alert, which is then in stored remotely or locally at step N. If No is selected at either step and display F or of M, the method returns to step D to confirm entry or a Passed or Failed selection. 
         [0159]      FIG. 22 b    illustrates a flowchart of steps and displays of a software application for a mobile smartphone being used by a Service Tech or door professional in an annual inspection of an automated door in accordance with a method of the present invention. Beginning at step and display A, a door service company technician performs a professional inspection. The service technician touches the Start icon on the smartphone which starts the program and moves the method to step and display B to select Service Tech, End User or not Sure. Not sure moves the method to step and display C which describes the difference between Service Tech and End User, then touching the screen returns the method to step and display B. 
         [0160]    At step and display B the Service Technician selects Service Tech, moving the method to step and display H where the service technician enters his or her AAADM certification number or name and company name. The method then proceeds to step and display I, where the service technician enters the test door number and identifies whether the door Passed, or Failed, or Passed with Repairs. If door Passed or Passed with Repairs is selected, the method moves to step and display M which asks to confirm the service technician is recording that the door passed the professional inspection, and selecting No return the method to step and display I. If Service Technician selects Yes in step M, the method proceeds to step and display K or L, depending upon whether Passed or Passed with Repair Selected, indicated door has passed or passed with repairs. And step N indicates responses have been stored locally or remotely. 
         [0161]    If Failed is selected at step and display I, the method proceeds to step and display F, which asks to select Yes or No to confirm Failed is correct selection. If No is selected, the method returns to step and display I. If Yes is selected in step F, the method proceeds to step and display J indicating an alert that the door has failed annual or scheduled professional inspection, and request you to turn off door until repairs are completed and inspection has passed. The method then proceeds to step N to indicate the responses have been stored locally or remotely.