Patents by Inventor Jim KITCHEN

Jim KITCHEN 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).

  • Patent number: 12574440
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Patent number: 12476840
    Abstract: A system including a drone or unmanned vehicle configured to perform surveillance of a premises. The drone surveillance includes autonomous navigation and/or remote or optional piloting around the premises. The drone includes a controller coupled to a plurality of sensors configured to collect drone data and security data at the premises, wherein the controller is configured to generate control data for the drone and the premises using the drone data and the security data. A remote device coupled to the drone includes a user interface configured to present the drone data, the security data, and/or the control data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Paul Dawes, Wayne Fenton, Jim Kitchen
  • Patent number: 12267385
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a system comprising a cloud hub located in a premises. The cloud hub comprises adapters coupled to premises devices, and the cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. A virtual gateway is located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices. A security system coupled to the virtual gateway. The security system includes security system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Corey Gates, Chris Decenzo
  • Patent number: 12244663
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a cloud hub located in a premises, and the cloud hub comprises adapters configured for coupling to premises devices. The cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. The system includes a virtual gateway located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Corey Gates, Chris Decenzo
  • Patent number: 12063221
    Abstract: Systems and methods for activating an interface device for use at a premises are described. An interface device may be activated for a security system at the premises. The interface device may communicate with a remote server to request activation. The remote server may also be in communication with a user device. A correspondence of a first address of the interface device and a second address of the user device may be used to authorize the interface device for activation. The interface device may receive an activation message and begin communicating with and controlling a security system and other devices at the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bryan, Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Publication number: 20240163337
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Patent number: 11943301
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ICONTROL NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Publication number: 20240089140
    Abstract: A system including a drone or unmanned vehicle configured to perform surveillance of a premises. The drone surveillance includes autonomous navigation and/or remote or optional piloting around the premises. The drone includes a controller coupled to a plurality of sensors configured to collect drone data and security data at the premises, wherein the controller is configured to generate control data for the drone and the premises using the drone data and the security data. A remote device coupled to the drone includes a user interface configured to present the drone data, the security data, and/or the control data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Chris DECENZO, Paul DAWES, Wayne FENTON, Jim KITCHEN
  • Patent number: 11792036
    Abstract: A system including a drone or unmanned vehicle configured to perform surveillance of a premises. The drone surveillance includes autonomous navigation and/or remote or optional piloting around the premises. The drone includes a controller coupled to a plurality of sensors configured to collect drone data and security data at the premises, wherein the controller is configured to generate control data for the drone and the premises using the drone data and the security data. A remote device coupled to the drone includes a user interface configured to present the drone data, the security data, and/or the control data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Paul Dawes, Wayne Fenton, Jim Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20230291789
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a system comprising a cloud hub located in a premises. The cloud hub comprises adapters coupled to premises devices, and the cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. A virtual gateway is located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices. A security system coupled to the virtual gateway. The security system includes security system components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Jim KITCHEN, Corey GATES, Chris DECENZO
  • Publication number: 20230275957
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a cloud hub located in a premises, and the cloud hub comprises adapters configured for coupling to premises devices. The cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. The system includes a virtual gateway located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Jim KITCHEN, Corey GATES, Chris DECENZO
  • Patent number: 11729255
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a cloud hub located in a premises, and the cloud hub comprises adapters configured for coupling to premises devices. The cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. The system includes a virtual gateway located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Corey Gates, Chris Decenzo
  • Patent number: 11711234
    Abstract: A system comprises premises devices located at a premises. A gateway device is located at the premises and may communicate with the premises devices. A server is configured to interact with the premises devices and the gateway device. A touchscreen device may communicate with the server and configured to interact with the premises devices. The touchscreen device includes a user interface configured to interact with the gateway device. The user interface is configured to control interactions between the premises devices and the gateway device and trigger, based on at least one automation rule, an action of at least one of the premises devices. Corresponding methods, apparatuses and other systems are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, David Proft, Weiping Guo, Kyle McKenzie, Thomas Lea, John Elderton
  • Patent number: 11641391
    Abstract: Systems and methods include a system comprising a cloud hub located in a premises. The cloud hub comprises adapters coupled to premises devices, and the cloud hub is configured as a gateway for the premises devices. A virtual gateway is located in a cloud server environment and coupled to the cloud hub. The virtual gateway is configured as a server-side abstraction of the cloud hub. The cloud hub and the virtual gateway are configured as an automation platform that maintains state data of the premises devices, controls interaction among the premises devices, and monitors and manages the premises devices. A security system coupled to the virtual gateway. The security system includes security system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Corey Gates, Chris Decenzo
  • Patent number: 11616659
    Abstract: A system comprises premises equipment including premises devices located at a premises. The system includes a partner device located at the premises and configured to use a partner protocol different from a protocol of the premises equipment. The system includes a system server configured to interact with the premises devices. The system server is configured to interact with the partner device via a partner proxy corresponding to the partner device. The system includes automation rules coupled to the system server. The automation rules include actions and triggers for controlling interactions between at least one of the partner device and the premises devices. The system includes a user interface coupled to the system server and configured to interact with the premises devices and the partner device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, David Proft, Weiping Guo, Kyle McKenzie, Thomas Lea, John Elderton, Nathan Yang
  • Publication number: 20220394046
    Abstract: Systems and methods for activating an interface device for use at a premises are described. An interface device may be activated for a security system at the premises. The interface device may communicate with a remote server to request activation. The remote server may also be in communication with a user device. A correspondence of a first address of the interface device and a second address of the user device may be used to authorize the interface device for activation. The interface device may receive an activation message and begin communicating with and controlling a security system and other devices at the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Mark BRYAN, Jim KITCHEN, Weston BOYD
  • Publication number: 20220377125
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Publication number: 20220376943
    Abstract: A system comprises premises devices located at a premises. A gateway device is located at the premises and may communicate with the premises devices. A server is configured to interact with the premises devices and the gateway device. A touchscreen device may communicate with the server and configured to interact with the premises devices. The touchscreen device includes a user interface configured to interact with the gateway device. The user interface is configured to control interactions between the premises devices and the gateway device and trigger, based on at least one automation rule, an action of at least one of the premises devices. Corresponding methods, apparatuses and other systems are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jim KITCHEN, David PROFT, Weiping GUO, Kyle MCKENZIE, Thomas LEA, John ELDERTON
  • Patent number: 11418518
    Abstract: Systems and methods for activating an interface device for use at a premises are described. An interface device may be activated for a security system at the premises. The interface device may communicate with a remote server to request activation. The remote server may also be in communication with a user device. A correspondence of a first address of the interface device and a second address of the user device may be used to authorize the interface device for activation. The interface device may receive an activation message and begin communicating with and controlling a security system and other devices at the premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bryan, Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd
  • Patent number: 11405463
    Abstract: Embodiments include a system comprising a gateway that includes a processor coupled to sensors and/or network devices installed at a premises. The system includes a remote server coupled to the gateway and located remote to the premises. The gateway and/or the remote server includes data of the sensors and/or network devices. The system includes an application running on at least one of the gateway and the remote server. The application controls events corresponding to the data and/or the premises in response to content of the data. The system includes a client interface coupled to the gateway and/or the remote server. The client interface presents the data to client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Kitchen, Weston Boyd