A universal receiver is generally a radio receiver that is able to work with different standard transmitters.
In case of home automations, this identify a radio receiver that works with almost any
remote control
A remote control, also known colloquially as a remote or clicker, is an consumer electronics, electronic device used to operate another device from a distance, usually wirelessly. In consumer electronics, a remote control can be used to operat ...
in the market normally, used to open gates,
garage door
A garage door is a large door to allow access to a garage that opens either manually or by an electric motor (a garage door opener). Garage doors are frequently large enough to accommodate automobiles and other vehicles. The operating mechanis ...
s, traffic barriers, entrance doors, etcetera.
In other words, the universal receiver is able to recognize the code transmitted by other standard and not-standard remote controls, and is suitable to replace existing receiver permitting to add new and different remote controls on the automation system.
Background
The first electric garage door opener was created in 1921 b
C.G. Johnson He realized there was a problem with garage doors being in the way when needed to be opened and found a solution that would change the way Americans lift garage doors forever. He called it the "upward lifting garage door." At the time that this invention was made many people were exchanging horses and buggies were begging for a more efficient way to do it. Therefore, C.G. Johnson created the "upward lifting garage door" that lifted up and completely out of the way and would take up no space since it was going up instead of side to side.
Use
With the use of ''Universal Receivers'' it can be used in everyday life by helping the average homeowner lift
garage door
A garage door is a large door to allow access to a garage that opens either manually or by an electric motor (a garage door opener). Garage doors are frequently large enough to accommodate automobiles and other vehicles. The operating mechanis ...
s. This is used to open/close or turn on/off devices or large pieces of machinery. As for large companies this is also a necessity when importing or exporting goods. It would take a lot of labor to manually lift huge garage doors and open heavy gates. Another example are electric gate openers. This can be used for
electric gate
An electric gate is a type of gate that can be opened and closed using an electrically powered mechanism.
Electric Gate Options
Driveway gate openers can be the rollback (sliding) type that retracks a gate along the fence or wall on wheels ...
openers in a neighborhood complex for security. Instead of having someone manually drive to the front of their neighborhood when a guest arrives a code may be given so that every time the code is inputted the gate doors will open automatically.
References
External links
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Remote control
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