Patents by Inventor James Ellis
James Ellis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10902359Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring commercial activities is described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving information related to commercial activities at at least one of a plurality of locations, the information being collected at the at least one of a plurality of locations, and transmitting the collected information for at least one of the plurality of locations to a device located remote from at least one of the plurality of locations.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: James Ellis Nye, Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, Jungtaik Hwang
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Patent number: 10873728Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Child, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michelle Zundel
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Patent number: 10807563Abstract: A computer-implemented method for premises security is described. In one embodiment, a person passing through a perimeter of a predefined area is detected via a boundary sensor. Upon detecting the person passing through the perimeter of the predefined area, a camera is activated to capture an image of the person, the camera being positioned in relation to the predefined area. A notification is sent to a user determined to be nearest to the predefined area. The notification may include the image of the person. A proximity of a person in relation to a vehicle is detected via a proximity sensor. Upon determining the proximity of the person satisfies a predetermined threshold, a notification is sent to a user. Upon determining the proximity of the person satisfies the predetermined threshold, a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle is activated.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 10804005Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new cable having at least one insulation layer, to a process for producing such cable as well as to the use of a soluble a-nucleating agent (NA) for increasing the crystallization temperature of a polymer composition (PC) being part of an insulation layer of such a cable and the use of such a cable as communication cable and/or electrical cable.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: BOREALIS AGInventors: Katja Klimke, Dietrich Gloger, Markus Gahleitner, Davide Tranchida, James Ellis Robinson, Ann Watson
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Patent number: 10764079Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving input regarding at least one home automation system operation profile. The method may further include receiving monitored sleep data of at least one user of a home automation system associated with the at least one home automation system operation profile. The method may further include comparing the received monitored sleep data with the received input regarding the at least one home automation system operation profile, and may include implementing the at least one home automation system operation profile based, at least in part, on the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Lyman
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Patent number: 10732590Abstract: A method for energy management is described. In one embodiment, an aspect of a dwelling is monitored. The monitored aspect of the dwelling is compared to an energy policy to determine a deviation of the monitored aspect of the dwelling from a setting of the energy policy. A notification is sent to an occupant, the notification comprising the deviation of the monitored aspect of the dwelling from the setting of the energy policy.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, James Ellis Nye, Jungtaik Hwang, Tim Lott, Luke Langford, Wade Shearer
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Patent number: 10702623Abstract: An apparatus for treating air includes a housing with an air inlet and an air outlet, the housing enclosing an air treatment zone and an ozone removal zone, wherein the ozone removal zone is positioned downstream of the air treatment zone with respect to a flow direction of the air being treated, an ultraviolet (UV) light source in the air treatment zone configured to generate ozone from the air, wherein the UV light from the UV light source and the ozone generated by the UV light source treat the air in the air treatment zone, catalyst in the ozone removal zone that removes at least a portion of the ozone generated by the UV light source, and an air mover positioned near the air outlet configured to draw the air through the air inlet into the air treatment zone from outside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: BLUEZONE IP HOLDING LLCInventors: Philip C. Carbone, Karen Benedek, Peter J. Loftus, David Hensel, Anna Cheimets, James Poon, Elizabeth Gillis, Warren James Ellis, Charles Marble
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Publication number: 20200124344Abstract: A liquefaction system for removing heat from a process fluid to condense the process fluid, the liquefaction system including a primary heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the process fluid via heat exchange with one or more refrigerants, a compressor configured to compress the one or more refrigerants, a first secondary heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the one or more refrigerants via heat exchange with ambient air, and a second secondary heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the one or more refrigerants via heat exchange with ambient water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Christopher Paul Allen, Stephen James Ellis, Boris Edward Ertl, Robert Wilson Robinson
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Patent number: 10630943Abstract: In some embodiments, the security and/or automation system, collectively referred to herein as automation system, may include a system for remotely monitoring a residence while respecting the privacy of occupants of the residence and the need for safety and security concerns. When a user is actively monitoring a residence, the system may provide a notification to occupants that remote monitoring is active. The remote monitoring may comprise video feed viewing of the residence, review of still images, audio review, and the like. The remote monitoring may allow review of multiple areas or rooms of a residence, the outside of a residence, and the like. The notifications may alert an occupant when a user is remotely viewing an audio feed, a video feed, images, or the like. However, the user may be disable the notifications if so desired.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20200092242Abstract: In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation systems, may facilitate communications between a remote user and an occupant of a residence. The automation system may receive one or more communications from a user and deliver the communication to the specified recipient when the recipient occupies the residence. The automation system may determine the recipient is proximate the residence and may notify the recipient of the pending communication. The recipient may use the control panel or another device associated with the security and/or automation system to receive the message.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman
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Publication number: 20200083955Abstract: A position determination system is disclosed, which comprises a mobile device comprising at least two transducers, wherein each transducer is operably connected to at least one single board processor; and a plurality of markers, each associated with a position of an area of interest, the plurality of markers at least one of: operable to transmit signals recognizable by the at least two transducers, and comprising at least one feature recognizable by the at least two transducers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Thomas Alexander KNAPP, Colin Drew McKibben, Philip James Ellis
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Publication number: 20200045268Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Michael D. Child, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michelle Zundel
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Publication number: 20200025573Abstract: A system and method obtaining image data of a light fixture having an indicator associated with the light fixture. The indicator at least partially attenuates light generated by one or more light generating devices disposed within the light fixture. The method also includes determining one or more characteristics of the indicator based on the image data that is obtained, and one or more of determining a unique identity of the light fixture based on the one or more characteristics of the indicator that are determined or determining a location of the light fixture within a structure based on the one or more characteristics of the indicator that are determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Nina Rose SCHEIDEGGER, Phillip James ELLIS, Himamshu Viswat Prasad, David Joseph Kachmarik, Colin Drew McKibben, Jeffrey Marc NALL
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Patent number: 10505630Abstract: A position determination system is disclosed, which comprises a mobile device comprising at least two transducers, wherein each transducer is operably connected to at least one single board processor; and a plurality of markers, each associated with a position of an area of interest, the plurality of markers at least one of: operable to transmit signals recognizable by the at least two transducers, and comprising at least one feature recognizable by the at least two transducers.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Thomas Alexander Knapp, Colin Drew McKibben, Philip James Ellis
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Patent number: 10469657Abstract: Methods and systems are described for back-end failure redundancy in security and automation systems. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for back-end failure redundancy includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by a processor to detect an alarm event, and attempt to establish a connection between a control panel and a backend system. If no connection between control panel and backend system is made, the instructions may initiate a two-way cellular call between the control panel and a central station, and deliver a caller ID from the control panel to the central station via the two-way cellular call.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 10460540Abstract: 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: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: 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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Publication number: 20190320137Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michael D. Child
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Patent number: 10432419Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for voice control of an automation and security system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by a processor to detect a trigger word spoken by a user at a location remote from a control panel of the automation and security system, detect a command spoken by the user at the remote location which follows the trigger word, deliver at least one audio response to the user at the remote location in response to the command, and perform an action in response to the command.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 10382375Abstract: In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation systems, may facilitate communications between a remote user and an occupant of a residence. The automation system may receive one or more communications from a user and deliver the communication to the specified recipient when the recipient occupies the residence. The automation system may determine the recipient is proximate the residence and may notify the recipient of the pending communication. The recipient may use the control panel or another device associated with the security and/or automation system to receive the message.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: 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: 10382729Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Child, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michelle Zundel