Patents by Inventor Lewis Clay Dearman

Lewis Clay Dearman 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).

  • BIDIRECTIONAL SECURITY SENSOR COMMUNICATION FOR A PREMISES SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230362029
    Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Wade COHN, Lewis Clay DEARMAN, James Edward KITCHEN
  • Bidirectional security sensor communication for a premises security system
    Patent number: 11750414
    Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, James Edward Kitchen
  • SECURITY, MONITORING AND AUTOMATION CONTROLLER ACCESS AND USE OF LEGACY SECURITY CONTROL PANEL INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20220201589
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Alan Wade COHN, Lewis Clay DEARMAN, Gary Robert FAULKNER, James A. JOHNSON, James Edward KITCHEN, David Leon PROFT
  • Security, monitoring and automation controller access and use of legacy security control panel information
    Patent number: 11223998
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BATTERY MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20210216126
    Abstract: Methods and systems for determining battery life are described. A computing device may determine a state of the computing device and a power usage of the computing device based on the state. The computing device may determine a capacity of a battery and a remaining battery life of the battery based on the power usage of the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: Lewis Clay Dearman
  • SECURITY, MONITORING AND AUTOMATION CONTROLLER ACCESS AND USE OF LEGACY SECURITY CONTROL PANEL INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20200226910
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • Security, monitoring and automation controller access and use of legacy security control panel information
    Patent number: 10657794
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURES WITH MOVEABLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20200020214
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: John Degraffenreid DIAL, IV, Lewis Clay DEARMAN
  • Security systems and methods for structures with moveable components
    Patent number: 10410484
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Comcast Cable Communications, LLC
    Inventors: John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Lewis Clay Dearman
  • SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STRUCTURES WITH MOVEABLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20190228622
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing structures with moveable components. A structure may comprise a plurality of panes. A sensor device may be disposed on a pane of the structure. The sensor device may determine a position of the pane. A computing device in communication with the sensor device may receive, from the sensor device, an indication of the position or state of the pane. The computing device may determine, based on the position or state of the pane, a state of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: John Degraffenreid Dial, IV, Lewis Clay Dearman
  • Security, monitoring and automation controller access and use of legacy security control panel information
    Patent number: 9412248
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • BIDIRECTIONAL SECURITY SENSOR COMMUNICATION FOR A PREMISES SECURITY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120154126
    Abstract: A security system architecture including bidirectional communication between a sensor control device and one or more sensor devices coupled to the controller is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a bidirectional wireless transceiver and processor in each sensor device. Embodiments of the present invention further provide this functionality by virtue of a coordinating transceiver coupled to the security system controller for communication with the sensor devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, James Edward Kitchen