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  • CONTROLLING PARAMETERS IN A BUILDING
    Publication number: 20150308706
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling parameters in a building includes using a first sensor type to determine whether the building is occupied and using a second sensor type to determine how reliable the first sensor type determines occupancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Jungtaik Hwang
  • VOICE CONTROL COMPONENT INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20150324179
    Abstract: A method for voice control component installation is described. In one embodiment, a speech recognizable input spoken by an installer is identified, the speech recognizable input relating to installation of a system component. The system component is in communication with a control panel. An installation task for the system component is performed according to the speech recognizable input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Nye
  • Voice annunciated reminders and alerts
    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
  • Verifying occupancy of a building
    Patent number: 9454882
    Abstract: A method for detecting occupancy of a building is described. In one embodiment, the method includes using a microphone to monitor for sounds at a building, detecting a sound via the microphone, and determining whether the sound is made by a human or made by an animal. In some cases, the microphone is a glass break sensor microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Smart bedtime
    Patent number: 10650656
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving occupancy data, identifying characteristics of the occupancy data, determining an occupant's location relative to the premises at a predetermined time, and generating a notification based at least in part on the determining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye
  • Smart bedtime
    Patent number: 10152868
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving occupancy data, identifying characteristics of the occupancy data, determining an occupant's location relative to the premises at a predetermined time, and generating a notification based at least in part on the determining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye
  • Smart bedtime
    Patent number: 9858788
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving occupancy data, identifying characteristics of the occupancy data, determining an occupant's location relative to the premises at a predetermined time, and generating a notification based at least in part on the determining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye
  • Verifying occupancy of a building
    Patent number: 10522012
    Abstract: A method for detecting occupancy of a building is described. In one embodiment, the method includes using a microphone to monitor for sounds at a building, detecting a sound via the microphone, and determining whether the sound is made by a human or made by an animal. In some cases, the microphone is a glass break sensor microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Verifying occupancy of a building
    Patent number: 10026282
    Abstract: A method for detecting occupancy of a building is described. In one embodiment, the method includes using a microphone to monitor for sounds at a building, detecting a sound via the microphone, and determining whether the sound is made by a human or made by an animal. In some cases, the microphone is a glass break sensor microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Voice annunciated reminders and alerts
    Patent number: 10276026
    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: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James Ellis Nye
  • Controlling parameters in a building
    Patent number: 9903606
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling parameters in a building includes using a first sensor type to determine whether the building is occupied and using a second sensor type to determine how reliable the first sensor type determines occupancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Jungtaik Hwang
  • SETTING UP A SYSTEM WITH A MOBILE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150324210
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for setting up a security and/or automation system. According to at least one embodiment, a method for setting up the security or automation system includes receiving a communication from a mobile device associated with installing a system peripheral device at a control unit and executing an installation task based on the communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Scott Carlson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE PACKAGE DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20150310381
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for enabling secure delivery of a package to a designated delivery area of a premises is described. In one embodiment, information regarding a delivery of a package to a premises may be received, a delivery person arriving at the premises may be detected, and instructions may be provided to the delivery person regarding how to deliver the package to the designated delivery area within the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Jefferson Lyman, Brandon Hatch
  • Digital zoom conferencing
    Patent number: 10412342
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method including identifying a presence of a first person at a first location, capturing a first video related to the first person at the first location, and initiating an adjustment of a display of the first video based at least in part on identifying the presence of the first person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Michelle Zundel
  • Child monitoring bracelet/anklet
    Patent number: 9721445
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for tracking location using a home automation system. One method includes receiving sensor data indicating presence of a wearable tracking device in a predetermined area of a property monitored by the home automation system, confirming an identity of the tracking device, and generating a notice indicating a location of the tracking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Brandon Hatch
  • Digital zoom conferencing
    Patent number: 11570401
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method including identifying a presence of a first person at a first location, capturing a first video related to the first person at the first location, and initiating an adjustment of a display of the first video based at least in part on identifying the presence of the first person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Michelle Zundel
  • Monitoring vehicle usage
    Patent number: 9373200
    Abstract: A method for monitoring vehicle usage is described. In one embodiment, the method includes detecting a vehicle event and detecting a query from a mobile device. The query includes a Wi-Fi probe request or Bluetooth inquiry. The method includes identifying a mobile device identifier from the query and associating the mobile device identifier with the vehicle event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • Managing telephonic communications
    Patent number: 9444942
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to manage incoming communications is described. An incoming call may be received on a landline. One or more devices may be located within a predetermined area based at least in part on the receipt of the incoming call. The incoming call may be forwarded to the one or more devices based at least in part on the locating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Rein
  • Sleep state monitoring
    Patent number: 9558642
    Abstract: A method for operating a security and/or automation system is described. A sensor may identify when a first person is in a sleep state. The sensor may detect a disturbance in the sleep state, and alert a second person when the detected disturbance satisfies one or more disturbance parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • Control panel
    Patent number: D761741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Matthew Santiago, James Ellis Nye, Jeremy Bruce Warren, Alexander J. Dunn, Bruce Ehlers, Christopher Lee Harris, Scott Simon, Lance Leo Dunn, Christopher Acera
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