Patents Assigned to iControl Networks, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11611568
    Abstract: A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Marc Baum, Paul Dawes, Frank Chu
  • Patent number: 11601810
    Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor running gateways and coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A network device at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen via a Wi-Fi channel. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dawes, Aaron Wood, Chris Decenzo
  • Patent number: 11601397
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. The gateway device may receive data and send the data to the control device. The data may comprise a command, an update, a configuration, or other information. Communication between the control device and any of the other devices at the premises may be configurable by a server device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 11601865
    Abstract: A server-based environment for reporting a status of a security, monitoring and automation controller is provided. Detecting cessation of an always-on persistent network connection between the SMA controller and the server is also provided. Reporting the cessation of the network connection to an end user and defined others is further provided. A further aspect provides for automatically reporting an alarm event to a central station, the end user, and others, in the event the cessation of the network connection occurs while the SMA controller is armed and after a zone fault event, and not receiving a disarm notification prior to expiration of a preset entry delay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Gary Robert Faulkner, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
  • Patent number: 11595364
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for routing data in a network are described. A user device may send a request for video data that has been captured by a premises device. A computing device at the premises may receive the request and determine a capability of the user device. Based on the capability of the user device, the computing device may select a protocol from a plurality of protocols with which the video data is to be transmitted to the user device. Based on determining that the video data cannot be transmitted via the computing device, the video data may be transmitted from the premises device to the user device via the determined protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Gerry Gutt, Reza Raji, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11588787
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. A computing device, such as a server external to the premises, may receive data indicative of the premises device. The computing device may determine to update a configuration of one or more devices at the premises, such as the gateway device or the control device. Configuration data may be sent to the gateway device to update the configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 11582065
    Abstract: Embodiments include a device comprising an interface module for interfacing with proprietary legacy systems. The interface module comprises a data interface for interfacing with a processing component of the legacy system, where the processing component uses a proprietary protocol for processing data of the legacy system. The interface module includes a protocol module that comprises a protocol corresponding to the proprietary protocol of the legacy system, and the interface module uses the protocol to exchange data with the processing component. The interface module includes a communication device that communicates with a remote system via a wireless channel. The interface module controls communications that include passing commands from the remote system to the legacy system, and passing event data of the legacy system to the remote system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Dana Burd, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 11553399
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a premises are described. A premises or devices at a premises may be associated with one or more premises zones. The one or more premises zones may be associated with corresponding content. If data is received from a device associated with a particular premises zone, then the content may be output. The content may be used to notify a user of an event, state change, or other indication associated with the particular premises zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Gary Robert Faulkner, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
  • Patent number: 11553579
    Abstract: A multiway switching device may comprise a wireless device in communication with a relay and a manual switch of the device. A toggle state of the relay may be indicative of an electrical configuration between conductors and rectifier circuits of the multiway switching device. The wireless device may receive, from the manual switch or from an external device, a signal indicative of a modification to the toggle state of the relay. Based on the signal, the wireless device may cause the modification to the toggle state of the relay. The wireless device may cause output of a status signal indicative of the modification to the toggle state of the relay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Johnson, Kenneth Egan
  • Patent number: 11537186
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a premises are disclosed. The premises may comprise a premises management device. The premises management device may be in communication with a security system. The premises management device may manage consumption by maintaining or disabling components associated with the premise management device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Raji, Aaron Wood, Robert Hazbun
  • Patent number: 11496568
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring a premises are described. A computing device may receive data from a premises management system. The computing device determines one or more actions to perform by analyzing the data. The computing device may determine to output, via a user interface, an indication associated with the data. A user may request video associated with the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Jim Fulker, Carolyn Wales
  • Patent number: 11489812
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 11449012
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a premises are disclosed. The premises may comprise a premises device and a gateway device in communication with the premises device. The gateway may send, to a server device and based on a current mode associated with the premises, one or more messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
  • Patent number: 11451409
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
  • Patent number: 11423756
    Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway at a premises. The gateway is coupled to a remote system. An interface component is coupled to a processor of the gateway. The interface component comprises at least one module that interfaces and exchanges data with a processing component of a security system installed at a location. The processing component uses a proprietary protocol of the security system for processing data of the security system. The processor controls communications that comprise passing commands from the remote system to the security system, and passing event data of the security system to the remote system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Dawes, Dana Burd, Rob Hazbun
  • Patent number: 11424980
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for managing a premises. The premises may comprise a gateway device. The gateway device may detect a security system located at the premises. A remote server may comprise data for enabling a protocol supported by the security system. The gateway device may receive, from the remote server, the data for enabling a protocol. The gateway device may communicate, based on the protocol, with the security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
  • Patent number: 11418518
    Abstract: Systems and methods for activating an interface device for use at a premises are described. An interface device may be activated for a security system at the premises. The interface device may communicate with a remote server to request activation. The remote server may also be in communication with a user device. A correspondence of a first address of the interface device and a second address of the user device may be used to authorize the interface device for activation. The interface device may receive an activation message and begin communicating with and controlling a security system and other devices at the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bryan, Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Patent number: 11418572
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving system responsiveness while increasing efficiency and scalability of network communication by combining reliable and unreliable network transports. A method and system is provided for client polling a status server to see if there is new data, receiving a notification that there is new data, sending a client request to a server premises which retrieves the new data from a database and returns the new data to the client. Communication with the status server uses an unreliable packet or a reliable packet, whereas communication between the client and the server premises uses reliable transport. A redundant cluster of status servers and methods is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
  • Patent number: 11410531
    Abstract: Systems and methods comprising a device including a processor coupled to a plurality of premises devices located at a premises. The device is configured to generate layout data comprising a layout of the premises including representations of premises devices on a floor plan configured to represent the premises. The layout data includes configuration data for each of the premises devices. The premises devices include at least one of a security device and a network device. The system includes a sensor user interface (SUI) application coupled to the device. The SUI application is remote to the device and configured to use the layout data to generate display elements comprising a three-dimensional (3D) representation of the floor plan and the premises devices. The floor plan layout visually and separately indicates a location and a state of the premises devices. The state includes current state and historical state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Sundermeyer, Paul Dawes, Jim Fulker
  • Patent number: 11412027
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for network communication. A computing device may store status information. The status information may be communicated using a first protocol. The status information may indicate data is available. The data may be communicated using a second protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt