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  • Voice control component installation
    Patent number: 10057620
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Nye
  • Child monitoring bracelet/anklet
    Patent number: 10497245
    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: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Brandon Hatch
  • Controlling parameters in a building
    Patent number: 10901379
    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: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Jungtaik Hwang
  • Sleep state monitoring
    Patent number: 11017651
    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: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
  • Voice control component installation
    Patent number: 10455271
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Nye
  • Doorbell camera package detection
    Patent number: 10417883
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying image data from a signal, analyzing the image data based at least in part on a first parameter, identifying a presence of an object based at least in part on the analyzing, and detecting an object event based at least in part on the identifying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Aaron Davis, Shiwei Liu
  • Integrated system component and electronic device
    Patent number: 10880308
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for implementing an integrated device includes operating a component of a security and/or automation system, wherein the component is housed with an electronic device that is connected to electrical wiring of a building, communicating between the component and a control panel of the security and/or automation system, and providing power to the component and the electronic device through the electrical wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Igor Matsenko
  • Doorbell camera package detection
    Patent number: 11127268
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying image data from a signal, analyzing the image data based at least in part on a first parameter, identifying a presence of an object based at least in part on the analyzing, and detecting an object event based at least in part on the identifying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Aaron Davis, Shiwei Liu
  • SYSTEM COMPONENT INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20140263612
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for installing a component within a system is described. In one embodiment, component information is identified via a component code on a component. User input is received that includes additional component information. A component associated with the component code is activated in a system based on the component information and the additional component information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Jeffrey G. Thomas, Michael D. Child
  • Integrated system component and electronic device
    Patent number: 10367812
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for implementing an integrated device includes operating a component of a security and/or automation system, wherein the component is housed with an electronic device that is connected to electrical wiring of a building, communicating between the component and a control panel of the security and/or automation system, and providing power to the component and the electronic device through the electrical wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Igor Matsenko
  • Embedding multiple videos into a video stream
    Patent number: 10701421
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include streaming a first view of a camera in a video stream, embedding a second view of the camera in the video stream, and transmitting the video stream to at least one of a first display device and a second display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Frisby, Kyle Redfearn, Craig Matsuura
  • Voice control component installation
    Patent number: 9641885
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Nye
  • Monitoring vehicle usage
    Patent number: 10055988
    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: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • Systems and methods for secure package delivery
    Patent number: 10657483
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferson Lyman, Brandon Hatch
  • DETERRENCE DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20220342989
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, devices, and computer program products for deterrence techniques are described. A method may include processing data from an outdoor camera. A method may include detecting a person based at least in part on processed data from an outdoor camera. A method may include emitting a sound from an outdoor camera to deter a person in response to detecting the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: BRANDON BUNKER, RONGBIN LANNY LIN
  • Setting up a system with a mobile device
    Patent number: 9754090
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Scott Carlson
  • Monitoring vehicle usage
    Patent number: 11024168
    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: August 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING REMOTE PRESENCE SECURITY
    Publication number: 20150310712
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for remote presence security is described. In one embodiment, an event is detected in relation to a premises. Upon detecting the event, a location of an occupant of the premises is determined in relation to the premises. Upon determining the occupant is a predetermined distance away from the premises, a first type of notification is sent. The first type of notification includes a display of real-time video being captured at the premises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
  • Communications based on geo location information
    Patent number: 9848296
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for communicating messages using a home automation system. An example computer-implemented method for communicating based on geo location information using an automation and security system includes determining a geo location of a person relative to a property being monitored by the automation and security system, and automatically delivering a message to the person based on the geo location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Lott, Brandon Bunker
  • System component installation
    Patent number: 9806901
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for installing a component within a system is described. In one embodiment, component information is identified via a component code on a component. User input is received that includes additional component information. A component associated with the component code is activated in a system based on the component information and the additional component information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Jeffrey G. Thomas, Michael D. Child
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