Patents by Inventor Michael Brian Jones

Michael Brian Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20210049845
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Thomas MEYERHOFFER, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Travis HOLT, James GRISZBACHER
  • Publication number: 20210049851
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
  • Patent number: 10909792
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: LATCHABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak
  • Patent number: 10885734
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: LATCHABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak
  • Publication number: 20200402335
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, James GRISZBACHER, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Timothy H. HEARN
  • Patent number: 10872483
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: LATCHABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Thomas Meyerhoffer, Ali Akbar Hussain, Ivan Almaral Sole, Travis Holt, James Griszbacher
  • Publication number: 20200320815
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
  • Publication number: 20200160639
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
  • Publication number: 20200051353
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, James GRISZBACHER, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Timothy H. HEARN
  • Patent number: 10515495
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Saayuj Dhanak
  • Patent number: 10490000
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: LATCHABEL, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Ali Akbar Hussain, James Griszbacher, Ivan Almaral Sole, Timothy H. Hearn
  • Publication number: 20190114853
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, James GRISZBACHER, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Timothy H. HEARN
  • Publication number: 20190035194
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Thomas MEYERHOFFER, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Travis HOLT, James GRISZBACHER
  • Patent number: 10163285
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Latchable, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Ali Akbar Hussain, James Griszbacher, Ivan Almaral Sole, Timothy H. Hearn
  • Publication number: 20180336747
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control device in a security system for monitoring an area. According to embodiments, a method can include receiving, by the smart access control device, from one or more sensors in the area, sensor data about the area. The method can also include analyzing the received sensor data and generating an alert for a user about the area based on the analyzed sensor data. The method can further include transmitting, by the smart access control device, a first signal comprising the alert to a monitoring server of the security system. Moreover, the method can include enabling, by the smart access control device, a person requesting access to the area to enter identification information and granting access to the area to the person based on the received identification information that is evaluated by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Saayuj DHANAK
  • Patent number: 10083559
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Latchable, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Thomas Meyerhoffer, Ali Akbar Hussain, Ivan Almaral Sole, Travis Holt, James Griszbacher
  • Publication number: 20180232976
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, James GRISZBACHER, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Timothy H. HEARN
  • Patent number: 9666000
    Abstract: Systems and methods for access control management designed for multi-unit buildings are provided. The disclosed systems can use mobile devices, a local mesh network, access control devices, and wireless communication to facilitate multi-unit real estate management. Mobile devices can download and use credentials to access appropriate areas and units in a building through local wireless communications with access control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Latchable, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke Andrew Schoenfelder, Michael Brian Jones, Ali Akbar Hussain, James Griszbacher, Ivan Almaral Sole, Timothy H. Hearn
  • Publication number: 20170124792
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Luke Andrew SCHOENFELDER, Michael Brian JONES, Thomas MEYERHOFFER, Ali Akbar HUSSAIN, Ivan Almaral SOLE, Travis HOLT, James GRISZBACHER
  • Patent number: D839761
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: LATCHABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Luke Schoenfelder, Thomas E. Meyerhoffer, Michael Brian Jones