Patents by Inventor Clay Dearman
Clay Dearman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230362029Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: Alan Wade COHN, Lewis Clay DEARMAN, James Edward KITCHEN
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Patent number: 11750414Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, James Edward Kitchen
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Publication number: 20220201589Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Alan Wade COHN, Lewis Clay DEARMAN, Gary Robert FAULKNER, James A. JOHNSON, James Edward KITCHEN, David Leon PROFT
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Patent number: 11223998Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
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Publication number: 20210216126Abstract: Methods and systems for determining battery life are described. A computing device may determine a state of the computing device and a power usage of the computing device based on the state. The computing device may determine a capacity of a battery and a remaining battery life of the battery based on the power usage of the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventor: Lewis Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20200226910Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
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Patent number: 10657794Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
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Patent number: 10659179Abstract: A system may comprise a sensor device. The sensor device may be configured to determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a signal received from another device. The sensor device may be configured to determine, based on the RSSI and a sensitivity threshold, a transmission power level. The sensor device may be configured to send a second signal using the determined transmission power level.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Egan, Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20200089378Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for managing a security system are described. A method may comprise receiving a request to join a security system by a user device. A whitelist may indicate devices, device types, device makes, device models, and/or device firmware versions authorized to join the security system. The method may further comprise enabling, based on a determination that the whitelist comprises an indication that the user device is authorized to join the security system, the user device to exchange data with the security system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Jim KITCHEN, Clay DEARMAN, Thomas LEA, Mark BRYAN, Adrian HELEN, David PROFT, Michael SPEER
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Publication number: 20200020214Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: John Degraffenreid DIAL, IV, Lewis Clay DEARMAN
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Patent number: 10423309Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for managing a security system are described. A method may comprise receiving a request to join a security system by a user device. A whitelist may indicate devices, device types, device makes, device models, and/or device firmware versions authorized to join the security system. The method may further comprise enabling, based on a determination that the whitelist comprises an indication that the user device is authorized to join the security system, the user device to exchange data with the security system.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Clay Dearman, Thomas Lea, Mark Bryan, Adrian Helen, David Proft, Michael Speer
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Patent number: 10410484Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLCInventors: John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Lewis Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20190228622Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Lewis Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20190158197Abstract: A system may comprise a sensor device. The sensor device may be configured to determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a signal received from another device. The sensor device may be configured to determine, based on the RSSI and a sensitivity threshold, a transmission power level. The sensor device may be configured to send a second signal using the determined transmission power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Kenneth W. Egan, Clay Dearman
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Patent number: 10117191Abstract: A system may comprise a sensor device. The sensor device may be configured to determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a signal received from another device. The sensor device may be configured to determine, based on the RSSI and a sensitivity threshold, a transmission power level. The sensor device may be configured to send a second signal using the determined transmission power level.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Egan, Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20180092046Abstract: A system may comprise a sensor device. The sensor device may be configured to determine a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a signal received from another device. The sensor device may be configured to determine, based on the RSSI and a sensitivity threshold, a transmission power level. The sensor device may be configured to send a second signal using the determined transmission power level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Kenneth W. Egan, Clay Dearman
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Patent number: 9867143Abstract: Systems and methods comprise determining a received signal strength (RSSI) of a signal. A sensitivity level of a receiver is determined, where the signal is to be received at the receiver. When a determination is made that the RSSI is greater than the sensitivity level, a transmitter power level is calculated as a difference between the RSSI and the sensitivity level. A transmitter of the signal is controlled in accordance with the transmitter power level.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth W. Egan, Clay Dearman
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Publication number: 20180004377Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for managing a security system are described. A method may comprise receiving a request to join a security system by a user device. A whitelist may indicate devices, device types, device makes, device models, and/or device firmware versions authorized to join the security system. The method may further comprise enabling, based on a determination that the whitelist comprises an indication that the user device is authorized to join the security system, the user device to exchange data with the security system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Clay Dearman, Thomas Lea, Mark Bryan, Adrian Helen, David Proft, Michael Speer
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Patent number: 9412248Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
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Publication number: 20120154126Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, James Edward Kitchen
