Patents Assigned to iControl Networks, Inc.
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Patent number: 8612591Abstract: An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network that with remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system includes a touchscreen providing security keypad functionality as well as content management and presentation, and is used as a security system interface and an interface for interacting with a network. The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal, mobile phone, or other client device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Jim Fulker, Carolyn Wales
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Patent number: 8478871Abstract: A gateway device for managing a set of two or more local management devices at a location. A system for networks at a plurality of locations. A method of operating a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a replacement gateway device in a control network.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Gutt, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8478844Abstract: An integrated security system is described that integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) that enables users to remotely stay connected to their premises. The integrated security system, while delivering remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection, complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices (cameras, lamp modules, thermostats, etc.) can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video and/or pictures and control home devices via their personal web portal or webpage, mobile phone, and/or other remote client device.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8473619Abstract: An integrated security system is described that integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) that enables users to remotely stay connected to their premises. The integrated security system, while delivering remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection, complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices (cameras, lamp modules, thermostats, etc.) can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video and/or pictures and control home devices via their personal web portal or webpage, mobile phone, and/or other remote client device.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8451986Abstract: A communications unit is provided that can be coupled to a building's telecommunication wiring to provide an automated mechanism for isolating the building's wiring from a PSTN, while also providing a telecommunications connection to an alternative communications network via, for example, broadband or cellular networks. The communications unit can further be configured to be coupled to an alarm controller unit of a security system, thereby permitting the security system to communicate with a remote server system without loss of alarm data. The communications unit can also be configured to permit the legacy security system to provide normal disconnect functionality of building telephones from an outgoing telecommunications line while an alarm condition is present.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Ronald E. Battles, David Proft, Scott William Shumate
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Patent number: 8335842Abstract: Some embodiments of a method for premises management networking include monitoring premises management devices connected to a gateway at a premises; controlling premises management devices connected to the gateway at the premises; receiving, at the premises, an uplink-initiation signal associated with a network operations center server; and in response to the uplink-initiation signal, initiating, from the gateway at the premises, communications between the gateway and the network operations center server; and communicating, during the communications between the gateway and the network operations center server, information associated with the premises management devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
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Patent number: 8214496Abstract: A gateway device for managing a set of two or more local management devices at a location. A system for networks at a plurality of locations. A method of operating a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a replacement gateway device in a control network.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Gutt, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8209400Abstract: An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network having remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal or other client device. Camera management enables automatic configuration and management of cameras in the premise network.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Chris DeCenzo, Gerry Gutt, Reza Raji, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8125184Abstract: A power interface enables a low-power device to be powered from an alternating current (AC) wall receptacle or light socket with automatic backup battery charging. The power interface of an embodiment comprises a transformer module that receives an input signal. The device includes a battery module coupled to the transformer module, and the battery module includes battery charging circuitry coupled to a battery. The device comprises an output controller coupled to the transformer module and the battery module. The output controller includes detector circuitry that detects a state of the input signal. The output controller automatically controls coupling of one of a transformer module output and a battery module output to a device output according to the state of the input signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 8122131Abstract: An integrated security system is described comprising a gateway located at a first location. The gateway includes a takeover component that establishes a coupling with a first controller of a security system installed at the first location. The security system includes security system components coupled to the first controller. The takeover component automatically extracts security data of the security system from the first controller. The gateway automatically transfers the security data extracted from the controller to a second controller. The second controller is coupled to the security system components and replaces the first controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8086703Abstract: An integrated security system is described comprising a gateway located at a first location. The gateway includes a takeover component that establishes a coupling with a first controller of a security system installed at the first location. The security system includes security system components coupled to the first controller. The takeover component automatically extracts security data of the security system from the first controller. The gateway automatically transfers the security data extracted from the controller to a second controller. The second controller is coupled to the security system components and replaces the first controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Icontrol Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8086702Abstract: An integrated security system is described comprising a gateway located at a first location. The gateway includes a takeover component that establishes a coupling with a first controller of a security system installed at the first location. The security system includes security system components coupled to the first controller. The takeover component automatically extracts security data of the security system from the first controller. The gateway automatically transfers the security data extracted from the controller to a second controller. The second controller is coupled to the security system components and replaces the first controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Icontrol Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 8073931Abstract: An integrated security system integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network that with remote connectivity and access. The integrated security system includes a touchscreen providing security keypad functionality as well as content management and presentation, and is used as a security system interface and an interface for interacting with a network. The integrated security system delivers remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection and complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video or pictures and control home devices via a personal web portal, mobile phone, or other client device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Jim Fulker, Carolyn Wales
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Patent number: 7911341Abstract: Methods, systems, gateways, and servers are provided for by-exception notification to a user when an event does not occur at a premises. An interface is provided through which a user can define a time window and an event capable of being sensed by a device at the premises. A server records the first event and the first time window and communicates these to a gateway at the premises. A gateway sets up an automation to detect the first event during the first time window. Devices detect if the first event occurs during the first time window. If the first event does not occur during the time window, the gateway indicates to the server the non-occurrence of the first event. The server sends notification to the user of the by-exception event. Methods, systems, gateways, and servers combine event notification upon the occurrence of an event with by-exception event notification.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: iControl Networks Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
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Patent number: 7711796Abstract: A gateway device for managing a set of two or more local management devices at a location. A system for networks at a plurality of locations. A method of operating a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a gateway device in a control network. A method for storing information to operate a replacement gateway device in a control network.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Gutt, Aaron Wood
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Publication number: 20050216302Abstract: Some embodiments of a method for premises management networking include monitoring premises management devices connected to a gateway at a premises; controlling premises management devices connected to the gateway at the premises; receiving, at the premises, an uplink-initiation signal associated with a network operations center server; and in response to the uplink-initiation signal, initiating, from the gateway at the premises, communications between the gateway and the network operations center server; and communicating, during the communications between the gateway and the network operations center server, information associated with the premises management devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Chris Stevens
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Publication number: 20050216580Abstract: Some embodiments of a method for premises management networking include monitoring premises management devices connected to a gateway at a premises; controlling premises management devices connected to the gateway at the premises; receiving, at the premises, an uplink-initiation signal associated with a network operations center server; and in response to the uplink-initiation signal, initiating, from the gateway at the premises, communications between the gateway and the network operations center server; and communicating, during the communications between the gateway and the network operations center server, information associated with the premises management devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
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Patent number: D692042Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Reza Raji
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Patent number: D695735Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Kitchen, James A. Johnson, Alan Wade Cohn