Including Link To Remote Indicator Patents (Class 340/5.33)
  • Patent number: 11844954
    Abstract: A wearable cardioverter defibrillator monitor case includes a housing configured to surround a defibrillator electronics assembly, a front cover removably attachable to the housing, and a rear cover removably attachable to the housing. The wearable cardioverter defibrillator case has a shock indicator positioned on the housing at an interface between the housing and the front cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: West Affum Holdings DAC
    Inventors: Robert R. Buchanan, Quan H. Nguyen, Allison Staheli, Larry J. Spyridis, Rachel G. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11531955
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of Internet of Things (IoT), in particular to an IoT smart clip and a usage method thereof. The smart clip comprises a moving component and a limiting portion cooperating with the moving component. The moving component comprises a moving component body provided with an inner cavity, and a driving mechanism. A first connecting plate and a second connecting plate which are connected via a spring are arranged in the inner cavity along a movement direction of the moving component. The outer end of the first connecting plate is provided with a plunger. The second connecting plate is connected with the driving mechanism. The plunger is capable of cooperating with the limiting portion under a spring force to lock the smart clip and of unlocking the smart clip under the driving the driving mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SHANGHAI ONLYU NETWORK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei Shi
  • Patent number: 11527149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an emergency alert system that triggers a distress event that is automatically managed by a community security system. The emergency alert system is activated through users' mobile devices and initiates communication with the community security system. Management by the community security system includes receiving the GPS location of the mobile device, recording a continuous stream of audio and video from the panic user's mobile application, notifying potential responders or groups of responders in the vicinity of the panic alert and, among other things, activating localized visual and audible deterrents present in surround private security systems, intelligently directing community CCTV cameras to record the distress event and issuing notifications to the closest community members for immediate responses, as well as other responder or group notification members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: OutSmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Davies, Scott Anthony Rhodes
  • Patent number: 11521279
    Abstract: Systems and methods for remote interactive inspection services may comprise receiving a communication associated with a property from a mobile device. In response to the communication, an audio-visual remote presence connection may be established with the mobile device. Video of a portion of the property may be portrayed via the audio-visual remote presence connection. Authentication data may be transmitted. The authentication data may be configured to enable access to a lockbox located at the property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Anthony S. Farnsworth, Wayne M. Hartman, Jonathan E. Neuse, Andrew J. Higgins
  • Patent number: 11481787
    Abstract: In an approach for detecting customer usage of a device and validating a customer claim about the device, a processor receives a statement from a user describing usage of a device. A processor identifies correlating events of the usage of the device via applying natural language processing techniques to the statement. A processor analyzes sensor data from the device via applying a learning model, the learning model being pre-trained to associate the sensor data with physical events. A processor provides a credibility score to the statement based on the analysis of the sensor data and the correlating events exacted from the statement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Austin Dorenkamp, Alexandra Lynn Dorenkamp
  • Patent number: 11374928
    Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to establish communication with a security asset, establish communication with a security access control system, retrieve one or more tasks from the security access control system to one of commission or service the security asset, and guide a user to perform the one or more tasks. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Jeff Runyon, Donald Males
  • Patent number: 11363107
    Abstract: A remote location monitoring system, for example, a home monitoring or weather monitoring system may include one or more sensors and/or receivers at a first location such as a residence or business to be monitored. The sensors and receivers may communicate with a remote central server via a gateway device and the detection data received from the sensors and receivers may be displayed via display circuitry coupled to a processor of the gateway device. The sensors, receivers, and gateway device may be controlled by users locally or remotely via the server. Users may register to receive remote notifications of weather events and other home monitoring events. Users may also access remotely sensors and receivers to configure alerts, notifications, and automatic responses for the devices and integrated appliances at the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: La Crosse Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Rolf Haupt, Allan McCormick
  • Patent number: 11361652
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for announcing reminders and alerts is described. In one embodiment, appointments of an electronic calendar are monitored via a processor of a home automation system. A trigger of an upcoming appointment is detected. Information regarding the upcoming appointment is announced via a speaker of the home automation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventor: James Ellis Nye
  • Patent number: 11350261
    Abstract: A method includes identifying a first user device potentially associated with a biological threat event and establishing a relevant time period of the biological threat event. The method further includes identifying geographic location coordinates associated with the biological threat event based on the relevant time period of the biological threat event and geographic location coordinate information of the first user device for the relevant time period. The method further includes identifying a second user device potentially associated with the biological threat event based on the geographic location coordinates associated with the biological threat event and geographic location coordinate information of the second user device for the relevant time period. The method further includes issuing status information to the second user device, where the status information includes the relevant time period of the biological threat event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: THE SAFETY NETWORK PARTNERSHIP, LLC
    Inventor: Gary W. Grube
  • Patent number: 11277465
    Abstract: Methods and systems for premises management are described. An example system may comprise a premises management device and a touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may output a plurality of interfaces that enable control of the premises management device. The example system may comprise a premises management server that receives behavioral data associated with the premises management device and the touchscreen device. The premises management server may generate and output a risk score based on the behavioral data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Chmielewski, Jim Kitchen
  • Patent number: 11217051
    Abstract: A system for providing credential activation layered security is disclosed. In particular, the system adds a layer of additional security at ingress and egress points of a location, such as a building. When a user attempts to check in at the location, the user may provide a proof of physical presence, a proof of digital presence, or a combination thereof, such as at a device at the location. In order to activate a credential for accessing physical and/or logical access control systems of the location, the system may authenticate the proof of physical presence, the proof of digital presence, or both. If the system authenticates the user, the user may be checked-in and the credential may be activated so that the user may access the physical and/or logical access control systems of the location so as to gain access to the ingress point or exit via the egress point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Soloinsight, Inc.
    Inventor: Farhan Masood
  • Patent number: 11170593
    Abstract: Multifunction smart door devices may be part of a system of multifunction smart door devices installed within or near stateroom doors of a cruise ship. Each smart door device can control access to a stateroom based on facial recognition or a wireless credential and can perform other functions such as controlling stateroom personalization features, providing an electronic peephole function, allowing controlled access for authorized crew members, accommodating remote unlocking, and providing notifications. Data obtained by the smart door devices can be provided to the cruise operator for service, safety, or security purposes, such as for anonymized foot traffic analysis, hazard detection, and stateroom access auditing. Smart door device functionality may be implemented in part by customers' mobile devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Tascent, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Schneider, Gregory Morwick, Joey Hasty, Alastair Partington
  • Patent number: 11164443
    Abstract: A method for detecting an assistance indicator in a physical consumable usage environment, wherein the method comprises the steps of: detecting an assistance indicator using an electronic control device associated with at least one physical consumable provisioning device; generating an alert based on detection of the assistance indicator; and communicating the alert to a registered device that is associated with the physical consumable provisioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Caroma Industries Limited
    Inventor: Stephen John Cummings
  • Patent number: 11151862
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for monitoring and controlling a security system for a structure are provided herein. An exemplary method may include receiving sensor data from at least one first peripheral, the sensor data associated with at least one of activity inside and activity outside of a structure; determining a critical event based in part on the sensor data; creating an alert based in part on the critical event; getting user preferences associated with at least one of a user and a base unit; determining a response based in part on the alert and user preferences; and activating at least one of a second peripheral and a service based in part on the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ooma, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobin E. Farrand, William M. Gillon, Kevin D. Snow, William T. Krein, David A. Bryan
  • Patent number: 11094185
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for monitoring and controlling a security system for a structure are provided herein. An exemplary method may include receiving sensor data from at least one first peripheral, the sensor data associated with at least one of activity inside and activity outside of a structure; determining a critical event based in part on the sensor data; creating an alert based in part on the critical event; getting user preferences associated with at least one of a user and a base unit; determining a response based in part on the alert and user preferences; and activating at least one of a second peripheral and a service based in part on the response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Ooma, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobin E. Farrand, William M. Gillon, Kevin D. Snow, William T. Krein, David A. Bryan
  • Patent number: 11094154
    Abstract: A system for controlling access to one or more enclosed areas comprises at least one access card reader and controller powered via a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) interface, each access card reader and controller being capable of controlling access through a particular entrance to a particular enclosed area and an access control server in communication with the at least one access card reader and controller, the access control server being capable of controlling the operation of the at least one access card reader and controller, and a signal converter disposed between the access card reader and the access control server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Isonas, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Radicella, Richard Burkley, Kriston Chapman, Shirl Jones, Roger Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 11083919
    Abstract: Operating a fire control system is described herein. One method includes receiving, at a gateway device, first operational data of a first format from a control panel, determining a model associated with the control panel based on the first operational data, wherein the model includes correlations between the first operational data and alarm information of a second format, receiving second operational data of the first format from the control panel, and determining alarm information of the second format associated with the second operational data based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jayaprakash Meruva, Rajesh Babu Nalukurthy, Vipindas E K, Amit Jain, Rich Lau, Jesse Otis
  • Patent number: 10958778
    Abstract: The present invention comprises system and method for configuring and displaying contact information in an easy-to-use fashion on a computing platform. The system includes the ability to select a contact for a phone call or text message with minimal user interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Peggy S. Miller
  • Patent number: 10902707
    Abstract: Video monitoring and alarm verification technology, in which a first connection is established between a first device and a camera located in a monitored property associated with a user of the first device and image data captured by the camera is received over the first connection and at the first device. A determination is made to establish a second connection with a second device that enables sharing of the received image data with the second device and, in response to the determination, the second connection is established between the first device and the second device. The received image data is shared with the second device over the second connection and the second device is restricted from directly accessing image data captured by the camera located in the monitored property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Alison Jane Slavin, Robert J. McCarthy, Jr., David James Hutz, Stephen Scott Trundle, Jean-Paul Martin
  • Patent number: 10844629
    Abstract: Determining a position of a deadbolt used to lock and unlock a door is disclosed. An electromechanical lock can include a deadbolt that can retract or extend along a linear path as the door is to be locked and unlocked. A sensor such as an accelerometer can rotate along a non-linear path as the deadbolt moves along a linear path. The accelerometer can determine a gravity vector that can be indicative of a position of the accelerometer along the non-linear path. A controller can then determine a position of the deadbolt based on the gravity vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: LEVEL HOME, INC.
    Inventors: John H. Martin, Kenneth D. Goto, Thomas E. King, Jordan R. Fountain, Wael S. Barakat
  • Patent number: 10847005
    Abstract: Techniques are described for replacing a keypad of an existing security system within a property with a communication-enabled keypad device with dual functioning capabilities as a communicator device and a keypad device. In some implementations, data is received from a security panel of a property. A keypad bus protocol of the security panel is determined based on the data received from the security panel. Sensor data is received from one or more sensors located within the property. A monitoring system command that is not specified within a keypad bus of the security panel is determined based on based on the obtained sensor data. The monitoring system command is converted to a panel command using the keypad bus protocol. The panel command is transmitted on the keypad bus of the security panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Adam T. Barth, Zackary Watson, Daniel Todd Kerzner
  • Patent number: 10733857
    Abstract: A video captured by an A/V recording and communication device may be stored for a longer period than normal when it is determined that the video contains evidence of a crime. Such a determination may be made, for example, based on an emergency call placed by a user responsive to the video, or based on applying an image analysis algorithm to the video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James Siminoff, Elliott Lemberger
  • Patent number: 10713928
    Abstract: Arming security systems based on communications among a network of security systems in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a method for a client device associated with a first security system of a security network is provided, the security network including the first security system installed at a first address and a second security system installed at a second address, the client device including a processor, a communication module, and a display, the method comprising: in response to a security event detected by the second security system at the second address, receiving a user alert; in response to receiving the user alert, displaying the user alert; receiving an input including an arming action for the first security system; and in response to receiving the input, transmitting the arming action to the first security system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Gerstberger, James Siminoff
  • Patent number: 10699504
    Abstract: A system for controlling access to one or more enclosed areas comprises at least one access card reader and controller powered via a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) interface, each access card reader and controller being capable of controlling access through a particular entrance to a particular enclosed area and an access control server in communication with the at least one access card reader and controller, the access control server being capable of controlling the operation of the at least one access card reader and controller, and a signal converter disposed between the access card reader and the access control server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Isonas, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Radicella, Richard Burkley, Kriston Chapman, Shirl Jones, Roger Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 10664580
    Abstract: A sign-in method and server based on facial recognition are provided. The method includes: receiving a face image of a sign-in user from a sign-in terminal. According to the face image of the sign-in user, whether a target registration user matching the sign-in user exists in a pre-stored registration set is detected. The registration set includes a face image of at least one registration user. Further, the target registration user is confirmed as signed in successfully if the target registration user exists in the registration set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Feiyue Huang, Yongjian Wu, Guofu Tan, Jilin Li, Zhibo Chen, Xiaoqing Liang, Zhiwei Tao, Kejing Zhou, Ke Mei
  • Patent number: 10666717
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for monitoring a building management system are described herein. One method includes monitoring an attribute of a building, monitoring an activity related to the attribute performed by an operator, and publishing the activity performed by the operator and the attribute of the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Deepak Sundar M, Soumen Ghosh, Rajesh Kulandaivel Sankarapandian, Raveendran Manickam, Paramesh Muthuraj, Ganesh N
  • Patent number: 10652722
    Abstract: A method includes establishing information regarding a potentially adverse condition associated with one or more user devices. The information includes one or more of: geographic location coordinates of the potentially adverse condition, an identifier of the potentially adverse condition, and a relevant time period of the potentially adverse condition. The method further includes determining group constraints for a group regarding the potentially adverse condition. The group constraints include one or more of: family member devices, neighbor devices, friend devices, first responders, co-workers, and devices of other persons having an affiliating commonality. The method further includes selecting user devices to produce selected user devices. The selected user devices have an affiliation with the group. The method further includes obtaining status associated with the selected user devices and issuing the status to the selected user devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Gary W. Grube
  • Patent number: 10650470
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on analysis of various telematics data. The system includes a user human telematic sensor providing telematics data about the wearer. Also, the system and method comprise at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and the surrounding environment. The various telematics data is communicated and processed to provide an insurance quote to the user based upon analysis of the telematics data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 10645472
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing near real-time communication to a user based on analysis of various user and environmental telematic data. The system includes a user telematic sensor providing telematics data about the wearer. Also, the system and method include at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and/or surrounding environment. The various telematics data is communicated and processed to provide notification back to the user such as a potential safety hazard. The safety hazard may be based upon sensed data specific to the user, specific to the user's environment, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 10623622
    Abstract: An electronic system is described that receives data identifying a component of a monitoring system from a wearable electronic device that is associated with the monitoring system. The monitoring system is associated with a property and includes components that are fixed within the property and that are configured to sense attributes of the property. The wearable electronic device includes a heads-up display and communicates with the monitoring system over a wireless network. Based on the data identifying the component of the monitoring system, monitoring system data collected by the component of the monitoring system is accessed. At least a portion of the monitoring system data collected by the component of the monitoring system is provided to the wearable electronic device for display at the heads-up display of the wearable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Alarm.com Inorporated
    Inventors: Alison Jane Slavin, Stephen Scott Trundle, Colin Murray
  • Patent number: 10425705
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing near real time communication to a user based on analysis of various user and environmental telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and/or surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide a notification back to the user such as a potential safety hazard. The safety hazard may be based upon sensed data specific to the user, specific to the user's environment, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 10424023
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on analysis of various telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide an insurance quote to the user based upon analysis of the telematic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 10405072
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing near real time communication to a user based on analysis of various user and environmental telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and/or surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide a notification back to the user such as a potential safety hazard. The safety hazard may be based upon sensed data specific to the user, specific to the user's environment, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 10388134
    Abstract: Video monitoring and alarm verification technology, in which a first connection is established between a first device and a camera located in a monitored property associated with a user of the first device and image data captured by the camera is received over the first connection and at the first device. A determination is made to establish a second connection with a second device that enables sharing of the received image data with the second device and, in response to the determination, the second connection is established between the first device and the second device. The received image data is shared with the second device over the second connection and the second device is restricted from directly accessing image data captured by the camera located in the monitored property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Alison Jane Slavin, Robert J. McCarthy, Jr., David James Hutz, Stephen Scott Trundle, Jean-Paul Martin
  • Patent number: 10321101
    Abstract: A method and apparatus including providing a plurality of security systems, each detecting threats within a different respective secured geographic area and each reporting detected threats to a central monitoring station, a human user of a first of the plurality of security systems sending a notification to an authorized human user of a second of the plurality of security systems through the central monitoring station, the notification authorizing control of the first security system by the user of the second security system, in response to the notification, the central monitoring station forming a control connection between the first and second security systems and the user of the second security system controlling the first security system through a user interface of the second security system
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: ADEMCO INC.
    Inventors: Bharat Balaso Khot, Eric Oh, Ajay Partap Singh Chhokar, Karthikeyan Pollachi Duraiswamy, Kiran Kumar Guduguntla, Rajendra Kumar Venkata Alluri
  • Patent number: 10281166
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring multiple sensors over a distributed sensor network to enhance various monitoring operations. In some implementations, an identification of a sensor located in a property and a token that enables the mobile device to obtain data from the sensor are each received by a mobile device from a server. The mobile device is then determined to be within a communication range with the server that is indicated by the identification from the server. In response, data is obtained from the sensor by the mobile device using the token received from the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventor: David James Hutz
  • Patent number: 10271195
    Abstract: A method begins by a first user device of a plurality of user devices establishing information regarding a potentially adverse condition associated with the first user device and determining group constraints for a group regarding the potentially adverse condition. The method continues with the first user device selecting one or more other user devices of the plurality of user devices affiliated with the group to produce selected user devices. The method continues with the first user device determining a status associated with the first user device and issuing a status response message to at least some of the user devices of the plurality of user devices affiliated with the group, where the status response message includes the status associated with the first user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Gary W. Grube
  • Patent number: 10257574
    Abstract: A user profile server stores a particular user profile corresponding to a user who belongs to a plurality of separate loyalty programs, and the particular user profile includes a plurality of different loyalty program user identifiers each identifying the user on a respective one of the separate loyalty programs. The user profile server communicates user a preference included on the particular user profile to a first controller via the computer network and communicates the user preference included on the particular user profile to a second controller via the computer network. The first controller is associated with a first hospitality location where the user is identified according to a first loyalty program user identifier included on the particular user profile, and the second is controller is associated with a second hospitality location where the user is identified according to a second loyalty program user identifier included on the particular user profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter S. Warrick, Arnon Levy, Lindsey M. Carriere, Darren T. Ziebart, Joseph A. Kullos, Diego Fontes, Andrew T. MacMillan
  • Patent number: 10209677
    Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment comprises a display unit configured to display a current value among a predetermined plurality of ordered values and a rotatable part configured to be rotatable clockwise and counterclockwise. The electronic device also comprises a computer processor configured to: change the current value being displayed to a next value among the plurality of ordered values in response to detecting the rotable part being rotated a first predetermined number of degrees clockwise, change the current value being displayed to a previous value among the plurality of ordered values in response to detecting the rotatable part being rotated counterclockwise by the first predetermined number of degrees, and accept the current value being displayed as a user input value in response to detecting a change in rotation direction of the rotatable part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenny Chui, Venkata Naga Vamsi Nandanavanam
  • Patent number: 10163333
    Abstract: Various arrangements are presented for controlling a night light feature of a hazard detector. A user interface application executed on a mobile device may output, a graphical interface that provides an option to enable a night light feature of the hazard detector. The application may transmit data indicative of the night light feature being enabled and of an associated user account to a computer server system. The computer server system may receive and store data indicative of the night light feature being enabled and of the user account. The hazard detector may receive from the computer server system data indicative of the night light feature of the hazard detector being enabled by the application. The hazard detector may enable the plurality of LEDs to provide illumination in response to the received data indicative of the night light feature of the hazard detector being enabled by the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Timo A. Bruck, Shiney Rossi, David Sloo, Jeffrey A. Boyd
  • Patent number: 10142394
    Abstract: Methods and systems for premises management are described. An example system may comprise a premises management device and a touchscreen device. The touchscreen device may output a plurality of interfaces that enable control of the premises management device. The example system may comprise a premises management server that receives behavioral data associated with the premises management device and the touchscreen device. The premises management server may generate and output a risk score based on the behavioral data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Chmielewski, Jim Kitchen
  • Patent number: 10132113
    Abstract: An electronically-operated gun safe or other lockable container is communicatively connected to an alarm system or one or more alarm system elements. When the alarm or the alarm system elements is/are triggered, a signal is received by the gun safe, which then unlocks the door to the gun safe to allow access to the contents of the gun safe, or takes other action to facilitate easier access to the contents of the gun safe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: ROCKWELL PROTECTION, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan A. Stevenson
  • Patent number: 10083444
    Abstract: A system and method for authorizing transactions using biometrics is disclosed. The system may be a commerce authorization system comprising a portable computing device, a docking station, and a biometric reader. The method for authorizing a transaction may comprise the steps of: receiving biometric data from a biometric reader; comparing the received biometric data with a biometric template; and, transmitting payment information to the vendor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: John K. Schneider, Leonard Pratt
  • Patent number: 10074265
    Abstract: A system and method for testing fire detection and fire annunciation/notification devices of a fire alarm system includes a central operations system, which provides a link between a control panel of the fire alarm system and a mobile computing device operated by a technician. One or more wireless nodes create a mesh network between the control panel and a testing computer. Then, during a walkthrough test, the on-site technician activates fire detection or fire annunciation devices of the fire alarm system and the activated devices signal the control panel and event data are generated. Event data from the control panel are sent to the central operations system via the mesh network. The central operations system sends the event data to a mobile computing device operated by the technician. The on-site technician is then able verify that the devices are physically sound, unaltered, working properly, and located in their assigned locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbH
    Inventor: Anthony Philip Moffa
  • Patent number: 10070035
    Abstract: An electronic system is described that receives data identifying a component of a monitoring system from a wearable electronic device that is associated with the monitoring system. The monitoring system is associated with a property and includes components that are fixed within the property and that are configured to sense attributes of the property. The wearable electronic device includes a heads-up display and communicates with the monitoring system over a wireless network. Based on the data identifying the component of the monitoring system, monitoring system data collected by the component of the monitoring system is accessed. At least a portion of the monitoring system data collected by the component of the monitoring system is provided to the wearable electronic device for display at the heads-up display of the wearable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Alarm.com Incorporated
    Inventors: Alison Jane Slavin, Stephen Scott Trundle, Colin Murray
  • Patent number: 9996882
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on analysis of various telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide an insurance quote to the user based upon analysis of the telematic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 9984418
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on analysis of various telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide an insurance quote to the user based upon analysis of the telematic data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 9973834
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing near real time communication to a user based on analysis of various user and environmental telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and/or surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide a notification back to the user such as a potential safety hazard. The safety hazard may be based upon sensed data specific to the user, specific to the user's environment, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 9955242
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing near real time communication to a user based on analysis of various user and environmental telematic data. The system includes a user with a wearable human telematic sensor providing telematic data about the wearer. Also, the system and method includes at least one building/environment telematic sensor configured to provide telematic data about the building and/or surrounding environment. The various telematic data is communicated and processed to provide a notification back to the user such as a potential safety hazard. The safety hazard may be based upon sensed data specific to the user, specific to the user's environment, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Matthew James Manzella, Alinawaz Ismaili
  • Patent number: 9829275
    Abstract: A firearm monitoring and tracking system is a system for detecting the absence/removal of a firearm from a firearm holster. A firearm monitoring assembly is utilized to detect if the firearm is removed from the firearm holster. A proximity sensor is able to detect the removal of the firearm from the firearm holster. The firearm monitoring assembly and the proximity sensor are positioned in a manner such that the proximity sensor is able to detect the firearm's removal. Upon the firearm's removal, location data of the firearm is recorded with a geospatial positioning module along with audio data in the vicinity of the firearm through a microphone. Firearm discharge data is captured through an accelerometer. The location data, the audio data, and the firearm discharge data is then transmitted to at least one receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Safety Trace, LLC
    Inventors: Jack Fredrick Madrid, Michael Nyberg