Patents Assigned to iControl Networks, Inc.
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Patent number: 10142392Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Gerald Gutt
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Patent number: 10142166Abstract: A security system is described for managing a premises. The security system comprises security system components and a first controller. A takeover component receives security data of the security system from the first controller. The security data is used to configure a second controller to communicate with the security system. The second controller communicates with the security system components and replaces the first controller in management of the security system.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 10142394Abstract: 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: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Tom Chmielewski, Jim Kitchen
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Patent number: 10127802Abstract: An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Aaron Wood, Robert Hazbun
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Patent number: 10127801Abstract: An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Aaron Wood, Robert Hazbun
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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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Patent number: 10091014Abstract: An integrated security system that includes a security alarm reporting system (SARS) that is resilient to equipment failure and, as such, provides a comprehensive solution to the problem of an intruder attempting to disable an alarm reporting system. The integrated security system includes a gateway/touchscreen coupled to a security system. The gateway/touchscreen and the security system are at a first location and manage a variety of security and network devices at the first location. A security server at a second location is coupled to the security system and receives a first signal from the security system. A heartbeat signal is initiated that monitors health of the security system. The heartbeat signal may be initiated in response to the first signal. The security server detects a failure of the heartbeat signal and generates a report and sends the report to a central monitoring station. The report is an electronic report that indicates failure of the security system.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul J. Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Carolyn Wales
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Patent number: 10078958Abstract: Through the use of a persistent connection between security, monitoring and automation controller devices and provider supported servers in an operator domain, recordation of sensor fault events, SMA controller events, and communication events is provided. Servers in the operator domain can record events and provide a filtered log of events surrounding an alarm event or other selected timeframe.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: 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: 10079839Abstract: Systems and methods comprising a touchscreen that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. User interfaces presented via the touchscreen include a security interface and a network interface. The security interface provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system. The network interface provides access to network devices located at the premises and coupled to the touchscreen. The network devices are paired with an account corresponding to the premises through a provisioning server. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway and comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system. The security server is coupled to a social networking platform by which the data collected by the security system is disseminated to select members of the social networking platform.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Bryan, Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
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Patent number: 10062245Abstract: 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: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Fulker, Ken Sundermeyer, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 10062273Abstract: An integrated security system that includes a security coprocessor coupled to a conventional security system panel and an interactive security system. The integrated security system enables conventional security system features as well as the consumer-oriented interactive features and functions of an interactive security system without sacrificing reliability or the significant burden and cost associated with frequent software updates associated with conventional security systems. The integrated security system also minimizes or eliminates the need for new battery backup circuitry or larger batteries.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Aaron Wood, Robert Hazbun
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Patent number: 10056761Abstract: Systems and methods include a voltage transformer connected to a power source. The voltage transformer transforms a high voltage of the power source to a first low voltage signal. Regulators are connected to the voltage transformer, and the regulators receive the first low voltage signal from the voltage transformer and convert the first low voltage signal to a second low voltage signal. A remote device is connected to each of the regulators. The remote device is powered by the second low voltage signal from the regulator to which it is connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Reza Raji, Paul Dawes
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Patent number: 10051078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Dana Burd, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 9928975Abstract: Devices and methods comprise a relay coupled between conductors and rectifier circuits. A converter is coupled between the rectifier circuits and a radio frequency (RF) device. Control signals are coupled to the RF device. A physical switch is coupled to the RF device, and the control outputs of the physical switch form a multi-way switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Jim Johnson, Kenneth Egan
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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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Patent number: 9729342Abstract: A single controller platform for controlling and monitoring security, home automation, and monitoring devices is provided. This controller platform further provides for a rules-based response to receiving sensor events, including causing actions to be performed by the controller platform or to cause actions to be performed by sensor devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: 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: 9628440Abstract: 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: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 9621408Abstract: 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: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Gutt, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 9609003Abstract: Systems and methods are described comprising a touchscreen that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A plurality of user interfaces presented via the touchscreen includes a security interface and a network interface. The security interface provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system. The network interface provides access to network devices. The network devices are located at the premises and are coupled to the touchscreen. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway and comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system. At least one of the security server and touchscreen collect behavioral data using the security system and the network devices, and generate a risk score using the behavioral data.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Tom Chmielewski, Jim Kitchen
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Patent number: 9531593Abstract: 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: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood