Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Dougherty

Matthew D. Dougherty 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).

  • Home latch-key web based automation system
    Patent number: 6950725
    Abstract: A method of monitoring and automating a home using a network-based system is provided. The system employs a server system coupled to a centralized database, at least one client system, and a plurality of sensors positioned throughout the home. The method includes receiving monitoring and automation (M&A) information from the client system, storing M&A information into the centralized database, cross-referencing M&A information, updating the centralized database periodically to maintain M&A information, monitoring M&A information within the home through the plurality of sensors, performing M&A tasks in the home using the plurality of sensors based on M&A information inputted into the client system and monitored M&A data, and notifying a home owner of the monitored M&A data and the M&A tasks performed within the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael C. von Kannewurff, Jeffrey A. Goodman, Mark F. Culler, Scott C. Evans, Roger J. Morgan, John J. Dougherty, Daniel J. DellaVecchia, Kenneth B. Welles, II, Matthew D. Dougherty
  • Home latch-key web based automation system
    Publication number: 20030200009
    Abstract: A method of monitoring and automating a home using a network-based system is provided. The system employs a server system coupled to a centralized database, at least one client system, and a plurality of sensors positioned throughout the home. The method includes receiving monitoring and automation (M&A) information from the client system, storing M&A information into the centralized database, cross-referencing M&A information, updating the centralized database periodically to maintain M&A information, monitoring M&A information within the home through the plurality of sensors, performing M&A tasks in the home using the plurality of sensors based on M&A information inputted into the client system and monitored M&A data, and notifying a home owner of the monitored M&A data and the M&A tasks performed within the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Michael C. von Kannewurff, Jeffrey A. Goodman, Mark F. Culler, Scott C. Evans, Roger J. Morgan, John J. Dougherty, Daniel J. DellaVecchia, Kenneth B. Welles, Matthew D. Dougherty