Patents by Inventor Marc A. Baum
Marc A. Baum 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: 11916928Abstract: A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Marc Baum, Paul Dawes, Frank Chu
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Patent number: 11811845Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Marc Baum, Paul Dawes, Frank Chu
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Patent number: 11792330Abstract: Methods and systems for premises management are described. A gateway device may be used to manage communication between a security system and an automation device. The gateway device may receive security data from the security system. The security data may indicate an event. An automation rule may be used to cause the automation device to perform an action based on the event.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11757834Abstract: Systems and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises via a channel. The channel comprises a protocol of the security system that is a proprietary bus protocol of the control panel of the security system. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Paul Dawes, Marc Baum, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11700142Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Publication number: 20230216864Abstract: A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Chris DECENZO, Marc BAUM, Paul DAWES, Frank CHU
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Patent number: 11626006Abstract: A security system is described for managing a premises. The security system comprises security system components and a first controller. A takeover component receives security data of the security system from the first controller. The security data is used to configure a second controller to communicate with the security system. The second controller communicates with the security system components and replaces the first controller in management of the security system.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11615697Abstract: A premises management system may comprise a gateway device. The gateway device may configured to determine one or more premises devices of a premises management system. The gateway device may be configured to receive an indication of a communication protocol associated with the premises devices. The gateway device may be configured to communicate with the premises devices using the communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11611568Abstract: A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Chris Decenzo, Marc Baum, Paul Dawes, Frank Chu
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Patent number: 11601397Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. The gateway device may receive data and send the data to the control device. The data may comprise a command, an update, a configuration, or other information. Communication between the control device and any of the other devices at the premises may be configurable by a server device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11595364Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for routing data in a network are described. A user device may send a request for video data that has been captured by a premises device. A computing device at the premises may receive the request and determine a capability of the user device. Based on the capability of the user device, the computing device may select a protocol from a plurality of protocols with which the video data is to be transmitted to the user device. Based on determining that the video data cannot be transmitted via the computing device, the video data may be transmitted from the premises device to the user device via the determined protocol.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Chris Decenzo, Gerry Gutt, Reza Raji, Aaron Wood
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Patent number: 11588787Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. A computing device, such as a server external to the premises, may receive data indicative of the premises device. The computing device may determine to update a configuration of one or more devices at the premises, such as the gateway device or the control device. Configuration data may be sent to the gateway device to update the configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Publication number: 20230039576Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Marc BAUM, Paul J. DAWES, Mike KINNEY, Reza RAJI, David SWENSON, Aaron WOOD
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Publication number: 20230011484Abstract: A system and methods comprise a touchscreen at a premises. The touchscreen includes a processor coupled to a security system at the premises. User interfaces are presented via the touchscreen. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera at the premises is coupled to the touchscreen via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the touchscreen. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the touchscreen and the security system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Chris DECENZO, Marc BAUM, Paul DAWES, Frank CHU
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Patent number: 11489812Abstract: An integrated security system is described that integrates broadband and mobile access and control with conventional security systems and premise devices to provide a tri-mode security network (broadband, cellular/GSM, POTS access) that enables users to remotely stay connected to their premises. The integrated security system, while delivering remote premise monitoring and control functionality to conventional monitored premise protection, complements existing premise protection equipment. The integrated security system integrates into the premise network and couples wirelessly with the conventional security panel, enabling broadband access to premise security systems. Automation devices (cameras, lamp modules, thermostats, etc.) can be added, enabling users to remotely see live video and/or pictures and control home devices via their personal web portal or webpage, mobile phone, and/or other remote client device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Publication number: 20220337551Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. The gateway device may receive data and send the data to the control device. The data may comprise a command, an update, a configuration, or other information. Communication between the control device and any of the other devices at the premises may be configurable by a server device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11451409Abstract: Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes, Mike Kinney, Reza Raji, David Swenson, Aaron Wood
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Publication number: 20220284799Abstract: A premises management system may comprise a gateway device. The gateway device may configured to determine one or more premises devices of a premises management system. The gateway device may be configured to receive an indication of a communication protocol associated with the premises devices. The gateway device may be configured to communicate with the premises devices using the communication protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Patent number: 11424980Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for managing a premises. The premises may comprise a gateway device. The gateway device may detect a security system located at the premises. A remote server may comprise data for enabling a protocol supported by the security system. The gateway device may receive, from the remote server, the data for enabling a protocol. The gateway device may communicate, based on the protocol, with the security system.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.Inventors: Marc Baum, Paul J. Dawes
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Publication number: 20220247722Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for management of a premises. The premises may comprise one or more devices, such as a gateway device, a control device, or a premises device. A computing device, such as a server external to the premises, may receive data indicative of the premises device. The computing device may determine to update a configuration of one or more devices at the premises, such as the gateway device or the control device. Configuration data may be sent to the gateway device to update the configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Marc BAUM, Paul J. DAWES