A method of arranging an overhead sectional door (SD) in a doorframe (10; 20) that defines a door opening, the overhead sectional door (SD) comprising a plurality of door panel sections (100; 200; 300; 400; 500). The method disclosed herein involves: a) fitting a first door panel section (100) in the doorframe (10; 20), b) fitting a second door panel section (200) in the doorframe (10; 20), and c) actuating an electric motor (M) to cause the first door panel section (100) to push the section door panel section (200) a distance in an upward direction. The method further involves: d) securing the second door panel section (200) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20), e) causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a distance in a downward direction, thereby leaving a space (60) between the secured door panel section and the first door panel section (100), f) fitting a next door panel section (300; 400; 500) in the space (60), and g) causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a distance in an upward direction. Further, the method involves: h) unsecuring the secured door panel section (200; 300; 400; 500) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20), causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a further distance in an upward direction, engaging the top edge of the next door panel section (300; 400; 500) with the bottom edge of the previously secured door panel section (200; 300; 400; 500), and securing the next door panel section (300; 400; 500) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20). The method also involves repeating steps e) to h) for each next door panel section (300; 400; 500) until at least all but a last door panel section of the overhead sectional door (SD) have been arranged.

A method of arranging an overhead sectional door (SD) in a doorframe (10; 20) that defines a door opening, the overhead sectional door (SD) comprising a plurality of door panel sections (100; 200; 300; 400; 500). The method disclosed herein involves: a) fitting a first door panel section (100) in the doorframe (10; 20), b) fitting a second door panel section (200) in the doorframe (10; 20), and c) actuating an electric motor (M) to cause the first door panel section (100) to push the section door panel section (200) a distance in an upward direction. The method further involves: d) securing the second door panel section (200) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20), e) causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a distance in a downward direction, thereby leaving a space (60) between the secured door panel section and the first door panel section (100), f) fitting a next door panel section (300; 400; 500) in the space (60), and g) causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a distance in an upward direction. Further, the method involves: h) unsecuring the secured door panel section (200; 300; 400; 500) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20), causing said at least one electric motor (M) to move the first door panel section (100) a further distance in an upward direction, engaging the top edge of the next door panel section (300; 400; 500) with the bottom edge of the previously secured door panel section (200; 300; 400; 500), and securing the next door panel section (300; 400; 500) with respect to the doorframe (10; 20). The method also involves repeating steps e) to h) for each next door panel section (300; 400; 500) until at least all but a last door panel section of the overhead sectional door (SD) have been arranged.

Methods and apparatus to adjust door operations in response to surface pressure loads are disclosed. An apparatus includes sensor feedback analyzer circuitry to detect a surface pressure load acting on a door based on feedback from a sensor. The door includes a panel to move along a track. The apparatus also includes operations controller circuitry to control operations of the door. The operations controller circuitry is to automatically adjust an operation of the door in response to detection of the surface pressure load.

Methods and apparatus to adjust door operations in response to surface pressure loads are disclosed. An apparatus includes sensor feedback analyzer circuitry to detect a surface pressure load acting on a door based on feedback from a sensor. The door includes a panel to move along a track. The apparatus also includes operations controller circuitry to control operations of the door. The operations controller circuitry is to automatically adjust an operation of the door in response to detection of the surface pressure load.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for managing and controlling network-enabled movable barrier operators is provided. A method for managing network-enabled movable barrier operator includes receiving a user account identifier and a movable barrier operator identifier from a user device, providing an instruction to perform a specified action with a movable barrier operator associated with the movable barrier operator identifier to the user device, determining a registration condition is met upon detecting that the specified action has been performed, and, in the event that the registration condition is met, associating the movable barrier operator identifier with the user account identifier to allow a user account associated with the user account identifier to control the movable barrier operator over a network.

An automatic disengaging linkage system including a housing operably connectable to a garage door trolley and a garage door arm. The housing can define a main bore configured to receive a portion of the garage door arm. A ball can be receivable in a ball bore defined in the housing. A biasing member can be configured to force the ball in engagement with the garage door arm or an arm pin associated with the garage door arm. The ball or the biasing member can be configured to disengage with the garage door arm with the housing when a predetermined pulling force is applied to the housing. The garage door arm can automatically be disengaged with the housing upon encounter a sufficient pulling force that retracts the ball into its ball bore thereby allowing the garage door arm to move freely out from the main bore.

In one aspect, a remote server computer is provided for facilitating operation of movable barrier operator systems having imminent motion notification apparatuses. The remote server computer includes a processor, a memory, and a network interface for communicating state change commands to the movable barrier operator systems via a network. The remote server computer is configured to receive a confirmation indicating that a sensor check has been performed to test sensors of those systems. Upon receiving a state change request from a remote control associated with a movable barrier operator system, the processor may determine whether the confirmation has been received for that system, and if so, causes communication of an attended command signal that inhibits operation of an imminent motion notification apparatus of the movable barrier operator system. Otherwise, the remote server computer may communicate an unattended command signal.

In one aspect, a remote server computer is provided for facilitating operation of movable barrier operator systems having imminent motion notification apparatuses. The remote server computer includes a processor, a memory, and a network interface for communicating state change commands to the movable barrier operator systems via a network. The remote server computer is configured to receive a confirmation indicating that a sensor check has been performed to test sensors of those systems. Upon receiving a state change request from a remote control associated with a movable barrier operator system, the processor may determine whether the confirmation has been received for that system, and if so, causes communication of an attended command signal that inhibits operation of an imminent motion notification apparatus of the movable barrier operator system. Otherwise, the remote server computer may communicate an unattended command signal.

A method performed by an image capture device. The method includes determining whether to send a notification or determining whether to open a door based at least in part on at least one image captured by the image capture device.

A method performed by an image capture device. The method includes determining whether to send a notification or determining whether to open a door based at least in part on at least one image captured by the image capture device.