Patents Assigned to VIVINT, INC.
  • Data-connection aggregation
    Patent number: 10587522
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is disclosed. The method may include identifying data being transmitted over a wired data-connection and parsing the identified data into two or more parts. The method may additionally include transmitting a first part of the identified data over a primary wireless data-connection and transmitting a second part of the identified data over an auxiliary wireless data-connection connected to the primary wireless data-connection via a wireless data-connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Ross
  • Enhanced doorbell camera interactions
    Patent number: 10586114
    Abstract: Techniques are described for enhanced interactions for a security automation system using a doorbell camera. One method includes detecting, by the doorbell camera, an object located within a pre-determined distance from the doorbell camera; identifying, by the doorbell camera, a suggested security action for the security and automation system to perform based at least in part on the detecting; transmitting the suggested action to the security and automation system based at least in part on the identifying; and transmitting, in response to identifying the suggested security action, a message to a user associated with the security automation system regarding the suggested security action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Tanner Hawkes Potter, Wes Frisby, Michael D. Child, Spencer J. Nugent, Michelle Bea Zundel, Max Benjamin Crebs
  • Home alarm system
    Patent number: 10586442
    Abstract: Techniques are described for selecting an alarm state based at least in part on determining a security event related to security and automation systems. One method includes receiving, from a sensor, a first indication of a security event at the first location, determining a first threat level based on the security event, and activating a first alarm state based at least in part on the first threat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin Jensen, Jeffrey David Whitlock
  • Sonic sensing
    Patent number: 10579879
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving image data associated with an area via an image sensor, receiving sound data associated with an object via an audio sensor, analyzing the image data in relation to the sound data, detecting an object's presence based at least in part on the analyzing, and identifying at least one characteristic relating to the object based at least in part on the detecting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason C. Flint, Christopher Lee Harris, Craig Matsuura
  • Progressive profiling in an automation system
    Patent number: 10564614
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for progressive profiling in a home automation system is described. Data related to a premises and an occupant of the premises may be analyzed and one or more observations may be made based on the analysis of the data. Upon detecting one or more conditions associated with the one or more observations made, an offer to perform one or more actions may be communicated to the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferson Lyman, Nic Brunson, Wade Shearer, Mike Warner, Stefan Walger
  • Systems and methods for monitoring globally distributed remote storage devices
    Patent number: 10560350
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for remotely monitoring a plurality of distributed remote storage devices. An example computer implemented method includes locally collecting monitoring data for one of the plurality of distributed remote storage devices, and periodically sending at least one of an aggregate of the locally recorded monitoring data and a summary of the locally recorded monitoring data to a remote location. The remote location includes at least one of another one of the plurality of distributed remote storage devices, at least one central server, and a set of the plurality of distributed remote storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Alen Lynn Peacock, Paul Cannon, John Timothy Olds, Andrew Harding, Jeffrey Michael Wendling
  • Setting up a system with a mobile device
    Patent number: 10558791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Scott Carlson
  • One-time access to an automation system
    Patent number: 10554653
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for managing one-time access to an automation system. According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to grant a user access to an automation is described. The method may comprise receiving one or more access parameters to authorize one-time permission to the user to access the automation system. The method may further comprise granting one-time permission to the user to access the automation system based at least in part on the one or more access parameters. The method may additionally comprise generating a message comprising at least the one-time permission to access the automation system. The one or more access parameters may comprise at least one of a limited time frame, single use entry code, or a limited number of entries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jungtaik Hwang
  • Home automation via voice control
    Patent number: 10554432
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for setting operation rules for use in controlling aspects of a home automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for establishing operation rules in a home automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by the processor to receive a spoken command having a plurality of rule setting terms, establish at least one operation rule for the home automation system based on the spoken command, and store the at least one operation rule for later use by the home automation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • Systems and methods for operating remote presence security
    Patent number: 10540884
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for remote presence security is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected in relation to a premises. Upon detecting the event, a location of an occupant of the premises is determined in relation to the premises. Upon determining the occupant is a predetermined distance away from the premises, a first type of notification is sent. The first type of notification includes a display of real-time video being captured at the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
  • Anti-takeover systems and methods for network attached peripherals
    Patent number: 10536848
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for the prevention of network peripheral takeover activity. In some embodiments, peripheral devices may implement an anti-takeover mechanism encrypting messages and transmitting unencrypted decryption keys for a limited period of time. Anti-takeover peripheral devices may transition from a plain operational mode, to a decryption key transmission mode, to a secure mode based on pre-defined triggering events, commands, or timers. Random decryption key values may be generated by peripheral devices and transmitted to listening devices for later storage and retrieval by the listening device. Decryption keys may be stored in remote data stores for later retrieval by anti-takeover aware controller devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • Selecting a level of autonomy
    Patent number: 10534330
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for selecting a level of autonomy. According to at least one embodiment, a method for selecting a level of autonomy includes determining a first likely condition of a first user of a task and/or building system, selecting a first autonomy level from multiple levels based at least in part on the first likely condition, and making a first decision in the task and/or the building system based on the first autonomy level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Rongbin Lanny Lin, Brandon Bunker
  • Segmented cloud storage
    Patent number: 10534667
    Abstract: A computer system for optimizing bandwidth usage within a cloud storage system receives a request, through an application program interface (API), to store a digital file. The computer system then encodes the digital file into a set of multiple distinct blocks of data. The system also transmits the set of multiple distinct blocks of data to multiple remote storage nodes. The multiple distinct blocks of data are divided among at least a portion of the remote storage nodes. The system generates a log that comprises identification information associated with the digital file and an address for each respective block of data within each respective remote storage node. The system then transmits the log to a remote directory server. The directory server comprises multiple different logs that map multiple different digital files to the remote storage nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: J. T. Olds, Alen Peacock, Andrew Harding, Jeff Wendling
  • Vehicle integration with security and/or automation systems
    Patent number: 10529226
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a security and/or automation system using a aspects of a vehicle. The method may include receiving confirmation of a user's presence in the vehicle, receiving confirmation of vehicle operation, displaying on a display of the vehicle at least one control option for a security and/or automation system of a property monitored by the security and/or automation system, receiving at least one user input on the display related to the at least one control option, and transmitting instructions to control the security and/or automation system based on the at least one user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • Distributed data center
    Patent number: 10530851
    Abstract: Techniques are described for wireless communication. One method includes receiving, at a first node of a mesh network from a second node, a request for data associated with a security and automation system; determining, at the first node, that a third node associated with a plurality of neighboring nodes within the mesh network has an available computing resources level to process the data based on configuration information of the mesh network; and transmitting, from the first node to the third node, a message instructing the third node to process the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Hart
  • Automated script
    Patent number: 10528720
    Abstract: A device may require one or more updates to its software. However, the device may be inaccessible due to a variety of circumstances. Troubleshooting the device may be difficult. Therefore, the device may be configured to automatically run a script after it has been validated to perform one or more functions on the control panel. In one embodiment, a method to automate a script on a device is described. The method may include searching an attached external storage device for a script, identifying a script based at least in part on the searching, validating the authenticity of the identified script, and executing, automatically, the validated script.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Matsuura, Ryan Carlson, Johny Bui, John Rigby, Bruce Vernon
  • HVAC ventilation air flow powered smart vent
    Patent number: 10527305
    Abstract: Techniques are described for generating power from airflow powered smart vents associated with security and automation systems. One method includes monitoring a rate of airflow through an air vent in a centralized heating and cooling system, generating, at a sensor at the air vent, power based at least in part on the rate of airflow through the air vent, storing the generated power in the sensor at the air vent, providing the stored power to one or more motors associated with the sensor at the air vent, and utilizing the stored power to perform communication between the sensor at the air vent and a control panel of the home automation system, wherein the control panel is located at a location different from a location of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Rongbin Lanny Lin, Brandon Bunker, Shiwei Liu
  • Alarm-clock triggered systems
    Patent number: 10527308
    Abstract: In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation systems, may offer a user the comforts of automatically controlling HVAC settings based at least in part on an alarm. The automation system may provide automatically meet desired HVAC conditions at select times and provide a more comfortable living situation. In some embodiments, the increased comfort level may enable or ease household activities. For example, if a person sleeps with a cooler temperature, it may be harder for the person to get out of bed. But an automated HVAC system may adjust the temperature such that when a person desires to wake up, the temperature is comfortable and may ease a transition from day to night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint H. Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye, Jefferson H. Lyman
  • Content storage and processing in network base stations and methods for content delivery in a mesh network
    Patent number: 10530882
    Abstract: A system includes a base station having a local storage device and a local processor, and providing a cell in a network for one or more clients communicatively connected to the base station. A content distribution module of the system is configured to store a local copy of a digital content item. A remote copy of the digital content item is stored on a remote computing device. A content request module of the system is configured to receive a request for the digital content item. A content serving module of the system is configured to identify at least one secondary source other than the remote computing device and the base station that stores a secondary copy of the digital content item, determine which of the local, remote and secondary copies of the digital content item may be delivered in a least amount of time, and deliver that copy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Ross
  • Smart lighting system
    Patent number: 10524331
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to illuminate a room is described. At least one person entering the room may be identified. The room may be illuminated based at least in part on the identifying. An occupancy count for the room may be maintained based at least in part on the illuminating, wherein the occupancy count comprises a number of one or more people present in the room. The room may be darkened based at least in part on the occupancy count for the room reaching a pre-determined count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Rein