Patents Assigned to VIVINT, INC.
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Patent number: 9836932Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for security and/or automation systems are described. In some embodiments, the methods may include detecting an input at a doorbell, and communicating the detected input to a doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell based at least in part on the detecting. The methods may further include generating a first alert at the doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell. In some embodiments, the methods may further include communicating the detected input to one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system based at least in part on the detecting, and generating a second alert at the one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Craig Matsuura
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Patent number: 9830579Abstract: An automation system may include a control panel monitoring one more automation system components. When an event is detected at an automation system component, the control panel may automatically access a local or remote data source and identify procedures to be implemented in response to the event. The procedures may include follow-up actions and procedures specific to a particular dealer of the automation system. Dealer-specific procedures may then be displayed or otherwise communicated by the control panel to alert the user of what actions to take or to expect.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Todd Matthew Santiago, Jeffrey G. Thomas
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Patent number: 9824402Abstract: Methods and systems are described for employee time entry using an automation and security system. An apparatus for employee time entry includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to request employee login at a control panel of an automation and security system at initiation of the employee's work shift, request employee logout at the control panel at completion of the employee's work shift, and collect data related to at least one of employee work hours, shift frequency, and employee cost.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Greg Fairbanks, Brandon Hatch
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Patent number: 9813669Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to manage incoming communications is described. An incoming call may be received on a landline. One or more devices may be located within a predetermined area based at least in part on the receipt of the incoming call. The incoming call may be forwarded to the one or more devices based at least in part on the locating.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Harry Rein
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Patent number: 9806901Abstract: A computer-implemented method for installing a component within a system is described. In one embodiment, component information is identified via a component code on a component. User input is received that includes additional component information. A component associated with the component code is activated in a system based on the component information and the additional component information.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Jeffrey G. Thomas, Michael D. Child
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Patent number: 9807851Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for security and/or automation systems, for adjusting a home environment. Some method embodiments involving a lighting system may include receiving data relating to an occupant of a home from a sensor, analyzing the data, identifying the occupant based at least in part on the analyzing, and initiating an adjustment of the lighting system based at least in part on the identifying. One such embodiment may also include searching a catalog of occupant profiles, and comparing the data with the catalog of occupant profiles. Some other method embodiments may initiate adjustments to an environment based on an occupant's preferences (whether those preferences are already included in a profile, or determined by analysis) such as for example the occupant's lighting preferences (in an embodiment involving a lighting system). One method embodiment may also include correlating data relating to the occupant with the occupant's profile.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Child, Michelle Zundel
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Patent number: 9801033Abstract: A method for security/automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving, at an automation system, an instruction from a first user, the instruction including a request for a location of one or more second users; analyzing, at the automation system, one or more location parameters associated with the automation system based at least in part on the request; determining, at the automation system, the location of the one or more second users based at least in part on the analyzed one or more location parameters; and communicating, from the automation system, the location of the one or more second users to the first user based at least in part on the determining.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Adam K. Webb
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Patent number: 9799190Abstract: A mobile tracking unit includes a controller having a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to communicate with a control unit of an automation and security system, determine a position of the mobile tracking unit relative to a base station using a low power location module, and communicate the position of the mobile tracking unit to at least one of the base station and a control unit of the automation and security system. When the mobile tracking unit is outside a specified range from the mobile tracking unit, the controller continues tracking the position of the mobile tracking unit with the low power location module. When the mobile tracking unit is inside the specified range, the controller determines the position of the mobile tracking unit using a high power location module.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye
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Publication number: 20170300860Abstract: A door to door sales management tool utilizes a computer system for visually dividing geographic areas among sales teams. The system can be configured to display on a digital interface a visual depiction of a map. The system can also be configured to receive one or more indications defining boundaries of a first geographic area within the map. The system can assign a first user to the first geographic area. Assigning the first user to the first geographic area can comprises receiving a physical association of a visual indicator representative of the first user with a visual indicator representative of the first geographic area through a touch interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Vivint, Inc. d/b/a APX Alarm Security Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Jason Cragun, Ryan Gee, Lonnie Kyser
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Patent number: 9788220Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described that are directed to estimating the bandwidth at a particular location in a wireless mesh network. In some embodiments, a performance determination apparatus includes a signal receiver module, a location module, a signal analysis module, a report module, and a placement module. In some embodiments, the signal analysis module collects received signal strength indicator (RSSI) on one or more receive chains of the receiver and analyzes various aspects of signal quality. In some embodiments, the signal analysis module estimates the bandwidth available at the location, estimates the latency at the location, or both. In some embodiments, the report module represents the quality of the signal graphically by overlaying a representation of the signal quality on a map of the area. In some embodiments, the placement module recommends where to place customer premises equipment (CPE) in order to maximize signal quality.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Venkat Kalkunte, Pravin Bathija
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Patent number: 9786137Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for guiding emergency personnel to a location in a facility proximate to an alarm that has been generated. In one aspect, a method may include detecting an alarm condition at a facility protected by a security system and determining a location at the facility of the alarm condition. The method may further include causing at least one indicator at the facility, which is proximate to the determined location of the alarm condition, to generate an identifying alert that is humanly perceivable from an exterior of the facility such that emergency personnel can identify the facility based at least in part on the identifying alert. In some aspects, the method may also include notifying a security representative of the alarm condition, and receiving a notification from the security representative indicating that emergency personnel are dispatched to the facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: James B. Henrie
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Patent number: 9786107Abstract: An automation system may include a smart doorman. The system may observe one or more guests to a residence, predict a user profile associated with the guest, and invite an administrator of the automation system to create the suggested profile of the guest. The system may store one or more biometric identifiers with a visitation pattern to determine if the guest requires a profile. In one embodiment, a method for security and/or automation systems may be described. The method may include detecting the presence of one or more guests at an entrance to a residence and comparing the presence of a guest to one or more profile parameters. A guest profile associated with the guest may be predicted based at least in part on the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman
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Patent number: 9786156Abstract: A control panel is used to monitor events within a security system or other automation system. In the event an intruder enters a physical location, the intruder may attempt to damage the control panel to disrupt its operation. One or more sensors of the control panel may detect disruption in the operation of the control panel. Example sensors may detect an impact force, sudden acceleration, removal from a mounted location, or disruption of communication with an input/output element, such as a display device. When an event is detected at the control panel itself, the control panel can send a signal to a remote service provider, and the remote service provider can follow-up with the customer. The control panel and/or remote service provider may also determine when the control panel loses partial or complete power loss to identify the disruption as a potential crash-and-smash entry.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: James E. Nye, Jungtaik Hwang
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Patent number: 9765562Abstract: Methods and systems are described for generating weather related notices using features of a home automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for generating weather related notices with a home automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to receive weather data about current weather conditions, receive status information about at least one barrier of a property monitored by the home automation system, and generate at least one notice based at least in part on the weather data and the status information.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Brandon Gordon Hatch
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Patent number: 9767631Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described that are directed to status and control of a garage door system via an alarm system controller. A garage door system may include one or more garage doors and at least one sensor configured to sense data indicative of a status of a garage door of the one or more garage doors. The at least one sensor may further be configured to convey the sensed data to an alarm system controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Vivint, IncInventors: James Ellis Nye, Michael D. Child, Jeffrey G. Thomas, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 9754090Abstract: Methods and systems are described for setting up a security and/or automation system. According to at least one embodiment, a method for setting up the security or automation system includes receiving a communication from a mobile device associated with installing a system peripheral device at a control unit and executing an installation task based on the communication.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Richard Scott Carlson
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Patent number: 9730647Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring calorie input are described. A calorie measure may be maintained. At least one image of a food item may be captured. The at least one image of the food item may be transmitted to a server. A calories consumed value may be received from the server. The calories consumed value may be determined based at least in part on the at least one image of the food item. The calorie measure may be updated based on the received calories consumed value.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Matthew J. Eyring
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Patent number: 9727831Abstract: A control panel is used to control and/or monitor an automation system. The automation system may also be used in connection with one or more enhanced services, such as a remote access service. The remote access service may allow a user to control or monitor some or all aspects of the automation system through a remote computing device. To use the remote access service, or other enhanced services, the user may register to associate the user with the control panel of the automation system. If it is determined that the user has not registered, the service provider may send a message to the control panel. The message may prompt the user to register for the enhanced service. Optionally, contact information may be requested to allow a message to be sent to a personal device of the user to facilitate registration or use of the enhanced service.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Alex J. Dunn, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 9728055Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring activity at a location, provides receiving a first data signal and a second data signal, wherein the first and second data signals are related to activities detected at a location, and reproducing the first and second data signals in a chronology that indicates relative timing of receipt of the first and second data signals via a user interface. This may accelerate review and inspection of multiple data signals recorded over time, including data signals of various types. The coincidence of patterns in the data signals may be detected and brought to the user's attention for closer review, such as via transmission of a message or transmission of a segment of recorded data.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Baldwin
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Patent number: D802450Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: VIVINT, INC.Inventors: Stephen Edward Boynton, Craig DeVries, Scott Moulton, Kris Nosack