Patents Assigned to iControl Networks, Inc.
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Patent number: 11316958Abstract: A system comprising a gateway at a premises and configured to communicate with a premises device including a proprietary communication protocol different from a protocol of the gateway. The system includes a bridge server coupled to the gateway and to a device server. The device server corresponds to the premises device. An integration component, running on the bridge server, corresponds to the premises device. The system includes a virtual instance running on the gateway. The virtual instance corresponds to the premises device. The virtual instance is configured to represent a state change of the premises device using data received from the premises device via at least one of the integration component and the device server.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Chris Decenzo, David Proft, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11316753Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen and include a security interface that provides control of functions of and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A plurality of network devices at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen. 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. The client interface is a cross-client interface provided by a client view model of at least one of the touchscreen and the security server that normalizes information of the plurality of network devices and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Pramod Patel, Ken Sundermeyer
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Patent number: 11310199Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11296950Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods comprising a gateway located at a premise forming at least one network on the premise that includes a plurality of premise devices. A sensor user interface (SUI) is coupled to the gateway and presented to a user via a remote device. The SUI includes at least one display element. The at least one display element includes a floor plan display that represents at least one floor of the premise. The floor plan display visually and separately indicates a location and a current state of each premise device of the plurality of premise devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Ken Sundermeyer, Paul Dawes, Jim Fulker
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Patent number: 11284331Abstract: 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 aimed and after a zone fault event, and not receiving a disarm notification prior to expiration of a preset entry delay.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Gary Robert Faulkner, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
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Patent number: 11277465Abstract: Methods and systems for premises management are described. An example system may comprise a premises management device and a touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may output a plurality of interfaces that enable control of the premises management device. The example system may comprise a premises management server that receives behavioral data associated with the premises management device and the touchscreen device. The premises management server may generate and output a risk score based on the behavioral data.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Tom Chmielewski, Jim Kitchen
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Patent number: 11258625Abstract: A system including a drone or unmanned vehicle configured to perform surveillance of a premises. The drone surveillance includes autonomous navigation and/or remote or optional piloting around the premises. The drone includes a controller coupled to a plurality of sensors configured to collect drone data and security data at the premises, wherein the controller is configured to generate control data for the drone and the premises using the drone data and the security data. A remote device coupled to the drone includes a user interface configured to present the drone data, the security data, and/or the control data.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Paul Dawes, Wayne Fenton, Jim Kitchen
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Patent number: 11244545Abstract: An integrated system includes a system user interface (SUI) that provides an iconic, at-a-glance representation of integrated security system status. The SUI is for use across all client devices including mobile or cellular telephones, a mobile portal, a web portal, and a touchscreen device. The SUI includes a number of display elements presented across all types of client devices for monitoring status of the integrated security system. The display elements of the SUI include an orb icon, text summary, security button, device warnings, system warnings, interesting sensors, and quiet sensors. The SUI thus provides system status summary information agnostically across all clients. Additionally, the SUI provides consistent iconography, terminology, and display rules across all clients as well as consistent sensor and system detail across clients.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Fulker, Ken Sundermeyer, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11240059Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing sensor event rules are described. Methods may comprise determining a sensor event rule, wherein the sensor event rule comprises a rule sensor identifier and a rule event identifier. Data indicative of a sensor event may be received. The data may be associated with a first premises device. The data may further indicate an identifier of the first premises device and an identifier of a sensor event. Based on determining that the identifier of the rule sensor identifier corresponds to the identifier of the first premises device and that the rule event identifier corresponds to the identifier of the sensor event, a control signal may be transmitted to a second premise device. The control signal may be configured to cause configuration of one or more settings associated with one or more functions of the second premises device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Gary Robert Faulkner, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
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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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Patent number: 11218878Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor 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 camera at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of channels and a plurality of protocols. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Gerry Gutt, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11212192Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor 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 camera at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of channels and a plurality of protocols. The channels include a short message service (SMS) channel, a remote control channel, and an asynchronous event channel. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Cy Myers, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11201755Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a security system are described. A security server located external to a premises may be in communication with a security system and a gateway device located at the premises. A status signal may be sent to the security server. The status signal may be initiated based on an alarm event. If the security server fails to detect a message of the status signal, the security server may send one or messages indicating the failure.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Carolyn Wales
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Patent number: 11194320Abstract: TA communication system is provided that can be added to a legacy alarm system to provide a plurality of communication modes to a remote server system from the legacy alarm system and provide remote control and monitoring to a user of the system via two-way communication links. The communication system can be configured to communicate with an alarm processor of the legacy alarm system through use of a keypad bus typically used by the legacy alarm system for communication between the alarm processor and one or more keypads. Communication modes that can be provided by embodiments of the present invention can include, for example, communication over a public switched telephone network, cellular transmission, broadband transmission, and the like. The communication system can monitor all configured communication modes and determine which communication mode is the best for providing communication between the alarm system and the remote server.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Ronald E. Battles, David Proft, Scott William Shumate
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Patent number: 11190578Abstract: Systems and methods include a cloud hub located in a premises, and the cloud hub comprises adapters configured for coupling to premises devices. The cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. The system includes a virtual gateway located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Corey Gates, Chris Decenzo
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Patent number: 11182060Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a premises are disclosed. An interface device and a premises system may be located at the premises. The interface device may receive a signal from a premises device of the premises system. An indication of the premises device may be output via a user interface. Configuration information may be associated with the premises device. The interface may monitor and control the premises device.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11184322Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises via a channel. The channel comprises a protocol of the security system that is a proprietary bus protocol of the control panel of the security system. 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. 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: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dawes, Marc Baum, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11175793Abstract: Methods and systems are described for displaying a user interface associated with a premises management system. The user interface may display a plurality of interfaces, such as an interface for controlling the premises management system. The user interface may support other interfaces for displaying content and controlling devices at a premises. The user interface may display different interfaces using a schedule. The schedule may be determined by a timeline user interface based on user input.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Fulker, Ken Sundermeyer, Paul J. Dawes, Reza Raji
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Patent number: 11159484Abstract: 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: December 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11153266Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for managing a gateway device. A user may establish an account for managing a gateway device. The account may be assigned to a remote server to allow remote management of the gateway device. The gateway device may be configured by sending the connection information of the remote server to the gateway device.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Gutt, Aaron Wood