Patents Assigned to LATCH SYSTEMS, INC.
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Patent number: 12236736Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and techniques to provide smart access control devices with legacy access control systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2023Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Tracy Van Dyk, Sage Wright, Euan Scott Foster Abraham, Kevin Chen, Aaron Sirken
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Patent number: 12130997Abstract: Systems and methods for occupant and guest interaction with a virtual environment are provided. Disclosed systems and methods enable occupants to create an event associated with a particular location in an area within a virtual environment. Graphical interfaces and display methods can display interactive event markers overlaying images of the area within the virtual environment.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Ivan Almaral Sole
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Patent number: 12131603Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak
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Publication number: 20240346866Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Thomas MEYERHOFFER, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Travis HOLT, James GRISZBACHER
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Patent number: 12060731Abstract: Locking mechanisms and methods of operating the locking mechanisms are disclosed. In one example, a locking mechanism may include a main hub assembly coupleable with a deadbolt, a clutch assembly coupled to the main hub assembly, and an actuator assembly coupled to the clutch assembly. The actuator assembly may include an actuator operable to bias a carriage along a first direction to bring the clutch assembly and the main hub assembly closer to one another along a second direction, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The locking mechanism may further include a thumbturn assembly coupled to the clutch assembly, the thumbturn assembly comprising a thumbturn positionable on an exterior side of a door.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Brian Jones, Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Sarah Margaret Plis, John Thomas Jacobsen, Euan Scott Foster Abraham, Sage Wright, Michael Farid Jaja
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Patent number: 11898691Abstract: A versatile wall mounting assembly is disclosed. The assembly may include a first section extending parallel to a wall structure, a second section extending from the first section, wherein the second section includes a free end, and a third section extending from the first section. The third section may be oriented perpendicular to the first section. The assembly may further include a faceplate couplable with the wall plate, the faceplate including an outer side opposite an inner side, wherein a plurality of ridges extend towards the wall plate from the inner side. The plurality of ridges may include a first ridge in abutment with the second section of the wall plate, a second ridge in abutment with the second section of the wall plate, and a third ridge extending beneath the third section of the wall plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Andre Dettler, Tim Stonelake
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Patent number: 11830306Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Thomas Meyerhoffer, Ali Akbar Hussain, Ivan Almaral Sole, Travis Holt, James Griszbacher
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Patent number: 11798327Abstract: A smart module configured to control electronic locking devices may include a plurality of wireless interfaces configured to operate in accordance with at least one of a plurality of wireless protocols. The smart module may include a communications interface having a plurality of pins to couple to an electronic locking device. The smart module may include a memory coupled with the plurality of wireless interfaces, processing circuitry, the communications interface, and a touch display. The memory may include instructions, that when executed by the processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to receive, via the touch display, a request to cause an action on the electronic locking device, and transmit a command to the electronic locking device via the communications interface to cause the action on the electronic locking device.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Brian Jones, Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Sarah Margaret Plis, John Thomas Jacobsen, Euan Scott Foster Abraham, Sage Wright, Tracy Van Dyk, Tim Stonelake, Anna Petruczynik
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Publication number: 20230260351Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
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Patent number: 11676437Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and techniques to provide smart access control devices with legacy access control systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Tracy Van Dyk, Sage Wright, Euan Scott Foster Abraham, Kevin Chen, Aaron Sirken
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Patent number: 11663870Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak
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Patent number: 11631291Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke A. Schoenfelder, Michael B. Jones, Saayuj Dhanak, Albert A. Ho, Jonathan Kieliszak, Deepthi Gandhi, Nabeel Allana, Andrew Kontra, Tyler Gage, Nathan Ferris, Ryan Merlini, John T. Jacobsen, Tim Stonelake, Niranjan Ravichandran
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Patent number: 11625965Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to systems, devices, methods, and techniques to control devices via a mobile device platform in a smart building system. Embodiments further include techniques to determine a device of the smart building system and an action to perform by the device. The techniques include establishing, a connection with a smart lock of the smart system, and communicating a request to perform the action to the smart lock of the smart system.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke A. Schoenfelder, Michael B. Jones, Saayuj Dhanak, Albert A. Ho, Jonathan Kieliszak, Deepthi Gandhi, Nabeel Allana, Andrew Kontra, Tyler Gage, Nathan Ferris, Ryan Merlini, John T. Jacobsen, Tim Stonelake, Niranjan Ravichandran
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Publication number: 20220198855Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Thomas MEYERHOFFER, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Travis HOLT, James GRISZBACHER
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Patent number: 11316890Abstract: Systems and methods are described for protecting a device from a denial of service (DOS) attack. The method comprises receiving, by the device, a connection request from a third-party device, determining, by the device, that the third-party device is malicious. Switching a mode of operation of the device from a first mode to a second mode, in response to determining that the third-party device is malicious, and broadcasting in the second mode, a message configured to be decoded only by a credentialed device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: LATCH SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak, Deepthi Gandhi, Harikrishnan Nair, Adam Incera
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Publication number: 20220091724Abstract: Systems and methods for occupant and guest interaction with a virtual environment are provided. Disclosed systems and methods enable occupants to create an event associated with a particular location in an area within a virtual environment. Graphical interfaces and display methods can display interactive event markers overlaying images of the area within the virtual environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Ivan Almaral SOLE
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Publication number: 20220092903Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Latch Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
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Patent number: 11282314Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: LATCH SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Thomas Meyerhoffer, Ali Akbar Hussain, Ivan Almaral Sole, Travis Holt, James Griszbacher
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Patent number: 11243655Abstract: Systems and methods for occupant and guest interaction with a virtual environment are provided. Disclosed systems and methods enable occupants to create an event associated with a particular location in an area within a virtual environment. Graphical interfaces and display methods can display interactive event markers overlaying images of the area within the virtual environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: LATCH SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Ivan Almaral Sole
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Patent number: D945856Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: LATCH SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Meyerhoffer, Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Michael Caroselli