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  • Communications based on geo location information
    Patent number: 9439034
    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 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Setting up a system with a mobile device
    Patent number: 10558791
    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: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Scott Carlson
  • Automated door lock
    Patent number: 10861265
    Abstract: Techniques are described for a security and automation system. One method includes receiving sensor data associated with at least one sensor of the security and automation system; analyzing the received sensor data; and initiating a function of the security and automation system based on the analyzing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan Sanders Merkley, Janelle Kim Seegmiller, Spencer J. Nugent, Michael D. Child, Tanner H. Potter
  • Asynchronous communications using home automation system
    Patent number: 10764081
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for communicating messages using a home automation system. An example computer-implemented method for communicating messages using a home automation system includes generating a message, establishing at least one condition related to delivery of the message, and delivering the message via the home automation system when the at least one condition is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Lott, Brandon Bunker
  • SPRINKLER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150319942
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for controlling a sprinkler system, including an apparatus for sprinkler system control that includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable by the processor to receive operation instructions for the sprinkler system from a source that is separate from a control panel of the sprinkler system, and operate valves of the sprinkler system independent of instructions from the control panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Thomas
  • 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
  • Solar module mounting
    Patent number: 11949366
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to solar module mounting systems. A system may include an adhesion sheet configured to be secured to a roof of a structure via an adhesive. The system may further include at least one clamp configured for securing at least one solar module to the adhesion sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Vivint Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard S. MacDonald, Gregory N. Nielson, Roger L. Jungerman
  • 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
  • Managing telephonic communications
    Patent number: 9813669
    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: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Rein
  • Home alarm system
    Patent number: 10163329
    Abstract: Techniques are described for selecting an alarm state based at least in part on determining a security event related to security and automation systems. One method includes receiving, from a sensor, a first indication of a security event at the first location, determining a first threat level based on the security event, and activating a first alarm state based at least in part on the first threat level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin Jensen, Jeffrey David Whitlock
  • Smart wake
    Patent number: 10037666
    Abstract: Methods and systems for security and/or automation systems are described. In some embodiments, the methods may include identifying an area of a premises associated with an occupant, identifying a wake up time associated with the occupant, identifying a location associated with the occupant, and initiating one or more automated actions based at least in part on the wake up time and the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye
  • System component installation
    Patent number: 10484196
    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: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Jeffrey G. Thomas, Michael D. Child
  • MANAGEMENT OF MULTI-SITE DASHBOARDS
    Publication number: 20150278720
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for monitoring commercial activities is described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving information related to commercial activities at at least one of a plurality of locations, the information being collected at the at least one of a plurality of locations, and transmitting the collected information for at least one of the plurality of locations to a device located remote from at least one of the plurality of locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: James Ellis Nye, Jeremy B. Warren, Matthew J. Eyring, Jungtaik Hwang
  • Geo-location services
    Patent number: 9934669
    Abstract: A method for geo-location services is described. A location of a user is monitored, via a sensor, in relation to a predetermined location. Upon detecting a predetermined condition of the user, a determination is made of which contact on a contact list is nearest to the predetermined location. A notification is sent to the contact determined to be nearest to the predetermined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Door to door sales management tool
    Patent number: 8812345
    Abstract: A door to door sales management tool utilizes a mobile device configured to request data from a database regarding a neighborhood within proximity of that sale. The mobile device sends results back to the database, wherein the results are flagged as verified. A simplified prequalification system is shown where a salesperson may select a house on a map to run a prequalification on the expected occupants of the selected house.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cragun, Lonnie Kyser
  • Keypad projection
    Patent number: 9898919
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include detecting a proximity of a user at a home automation device. The method may further include projecting an external display of home automation system information from the home automation device onto a surface. In some embodiments, the external display may be projected based, at least in part, on the detected proximity of the user at the home automation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Thomas
  • EMPLOYEE TIME AND PROXIMITY TRACKING
    Publication number: 20150327011
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking employee time and proximity are described. According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to track employees in disclosed. The method may comprise registering a mobile device associated with an employee and recognizing when the mobile device associated with the employee enters a location. The method may include monitoring the mobile device once it enters the location and generating a report based at least in part on the monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Fairbanks
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