Patents by Inventor Sean Ricks
Sean Ricks 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: 11610470Abstract: A computer-implemented method for crowdsourcing detected events is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected via one or more sensors located at a first location within a predetermined geographic area. Data from the one or more sensors is analyzed to determine a scope of the event. Upon determining the scope of the event affects a second location within the predetermined geographic area, a notification is sent to a user associated with a location within the predetermined geographic area that does not include a sensor of a type that detects the event.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: VIVINT, INC.Inventor: Sean Ricks
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Patent number: 10745950Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20200002988Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 10453328Abstract: A computer-implemented method for crowdsourcing detected events is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected via one or more sensors located at a first location within a predetermined geographic area. Data from the one or more sensors is analyzed to determine a scope of the event. Upon determining the scope of the event affects a second location within the predetermined geographic area, a notification is sent to a user associated with a location within the predetermined geographic area that does not include a sensor of a type that detects the event.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Sean Ricks
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Patent number: 10352734Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 10229567Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 9990819Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier may include identifying a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor magnetically mounted to the at least one hinge. The method may further include determining, based at least in part on the hinge sensor, when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position. The method may further include wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in position of the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20170316662Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 9652950Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20170084144Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier may include identifying a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor magnetically mounted to the at least one hinge. The method may further include determining, based at least in part on the hinge sensor, when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position. The method may further include wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in position of the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20170018155Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 9366065Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20160083990Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20160084678Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Sean Ricks, Jeremy B. Warren
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Publication number: 20150294543Abstract: A computer-implemented method for crowdsourcing detected events is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected via one or more sensors located at a first location within a predetermined geographic area. Data from the one or more sensors is analyzed to determine a scope of the event. Upon determining the scope of the event affects a second location within the predetermined geographic area, a notification is sent to a user associated with a location within the predetermined geographic area that does not include a sensor of a type that detects the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Sean Ricks
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Publication number: 20080070191Abstract: A method for forming a polychromatic pressable porcelain dental restoration. A wax model of the dental restoration is prepared as is commonly used in the lost wax technique. Chards or pieces of porcelain are embedded into the wax model. The porcelain embedded wax model is then used in the common pressable porcelain technique to form a polychromatic porcelain dental restoration with natural tooth shading.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Den-Mat CorporationInventor: Sean Ricks