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  • Solar module carrier
    Patent number: 11286114
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a carrier device. A device may include a handle and at least one attachment device coupled to the handle. The at least one attachment device may be configured to couple to a solar module, wherein each attachment device includes at least one of a channel for receiving a portion of a frame of the solar module and a clamp for securing the solar module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Vivint Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Spurgeon McCall, Willard MacDonald, Kunio Hasebe, Roger L. Jungerman
  • Smart lighting system
    Patent number: 10524331
    Abstract: According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to illuminate a room is described. At least one person entering the room may be identified. The room may be illuminated based at least in part on the identifying. An occupancy count for the room may be maintained based at least in part on the illuminating, wherein the occupancy count comprises a number of one or more people present in the room. The room may be darkened based at least in part on the occupancy count for the room reaching a pre-determined count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Harry Rein
  • Signal proxying and modification panel
    Patent number: 10965903
    Abstract: Methods and systems for signal proxying and modification relating to security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiments, the methods include receiving, at a proxy device, a data signal transmitted from a first device, receiving a request for the data signal from at least one of two or more other devices, and transmitting the data signal to each of the two or more other devices based at least in part on the received request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Matsuura, Ryan Carlson
  • POWER PRODUCTION MONITORING OR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140277811
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to monitoring or control of power production. A power production monitoring system may include a power production monitoring panel that is also configured to operate a premises control system. The power production monitoring system may include a gateway unit that receives signals from a power production source and sends signals to a power production monitoring panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Alex J. Dunn, Brendon A. Merkley, Tanguy Serra, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Occupancy-targeted baby monitoring
    Patent number: 10410496
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for security and/or automation systems. The methods may include detecting an event in a home associated with a first occupant of the home, and identifying a presence of a second occupant in the home. In any embodiment, the second occupant may be different from the first occupant. The method may further include providing an alert to the second occupant of the home based at least in part on the detected event and the identifying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Michelle Zundel
  • CONTROLLING A BUILDING SYSTEM BASED ON REAL TIME EVENTS
    Publication number: 20150323915
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling parameters in a building. According to at least one embodiment, a method for controlling a building system includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and associate real time events that occur simultaneously with an occupancy state of the predictive schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Brandon Bunker, Jefferson Lyman, Jungtaik Hwang
  • Floating thermostat plate
    Patent number: 10830470
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for operating a wall mounted thermostat. An example computer-implemented method includes receiving an indication of a physical touch to an exposed portion of a housing of the thermostat, wherein the housing is movable when touched. The method also includes determining a thermostat command associated with where the housing is touched and movement of the housing in response to the touch, and operating the thermostat according to the determined thermostat command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Bevan, James Beagley, Jason C. Flint
  • MANAGING HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM BASED ON BEHAVIOR
    Publication number: 20150309484
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling settings of an automation system, such as a home and/or business automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling settings of an automation system includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to continuously detect user patterns of behavior with a home automation system, and adaptively update one or more settings of the home automation system based on the detected patterns of behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
  • Progressive profiling in an automation system
    Patent number: 10564614
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for progressive profiling in a home automation system is described. Data related to a premises and an occupant of the premises may be analyzed and one or more observations may be made based on the analysis of the data. Upon detecting one or more conditions associated with the one or more observations made, an offer to perform one or more actions may be communicated to the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferson Lyman, Nic Brunson, Wade Shearer, Mike Warner, Stefan Walger
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING CALORIE INTAKE
    Publication number: 20150294450
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring calorie input are described. A calorie measure may be maintained. At least one image of a food item may be captured. The at least one image of the food item may be transmitted to a server. A calories consumed value may be received from the server. The calories consumed value may be determined based at least in part on the at least one image of the food item. The calorie measure may be updated based on the received calories consumed value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Eyring
  • DETERMINING OCCUPANCY WITH USER PROVIDED INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20150347916
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining occupancy with user provided information. According to at least one embodiment, a method for determining occupancy with user provided information includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and requesting information relevant to the predictive schedule from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Brandon Bunker, Jefferson Lyman, Jungtaik Hwang
  • Systems and methods for smart home mapping
    Patent number: 10776528
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for mapping a living space. An example computer-implemented method for mapping a living space includes receiving information about an exterior perimeter of the living space, receiving information about a plurality of interior boundaries of the living space, receiving information about a location for each of a plurality of barriers of the living space, and generating an electronic map of the living space using the information about the exterior perimeter, the plurality of interior boundaries, and the location of each of the plurality of barriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: JonPaul Vega
  • Doorbell camera early detection
    Patent number: 10133935
    Abstract: Systems and methods for visitor detection using security and/or automation systems include detecting an event at a doorway, capturing an image at the doorway associated with the event, capturing a video at the doorway associated with the event, delivering the image with a notice of the event to a recipient for viewing, and automatically uploading the video for viewing upon capturing the video. The video is available for selective viewing by the recipient upon being uploaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Craig Matsuura, Dean Brederson, JonPaul Vega
  • SENSORS INDICATING FROM WHICH SIDE A BARRIER IS ACCESSED
    Publication number: 20150308178
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building includes confirming that the barrier is closed, wherein the barrier has an exterior side and an interior side. The method also includes determining whether the barrier is operated from the exterior side or the interior side, and controlling a feature of a home automation system based at least in part on the determined operation of the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Jefferson Lyman
  • Solar module mounting
    Patent number: 10361652
    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. Other embodiments are related to methods of attaching one or more solar modules to a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard S. MacDonald, Gregory N. Nielson, Roger L. Jungerman
  • Solar module mounting
    Patent number: 11005414
    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. Other embodiments are related to methods of attaching one or more solar modules to a structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard S. MacDonald, Gregory N. Nielson, Roger L. Jungerman
  • Method, apparatus, and medium for product ordering using a home automation system
    Patent number: 11321765
    Abstract: Methods for product ordering relating to an automation system are described. Exemplary methods may include receiving one or more inputs, identifying one or more product order-related parameters, receiving information related to a product order, determining delivery data based at least in part on the information, and initiating an automation system operation based at least in part on the delivery data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Jefferson H. Lyman, Matthew J. Eyring
  • Geo-location services
    Patent number: 9836944
    Abstract: A method for geo-location services is described. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring a condition of a user at a location, identifying an emergency situation in relation to the user at the location, and upon identifying the emergency situation, sending a notification message to a predetermined contact, the notification message comprising a temporary code to unlock a door lock at the location within a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Determining occupancy with user provided information
    Patent number: 11635737
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining occupancy with user provided information. According to at least one embodiment, a method for determining occupancy with user provided information includes using at least one sensor to detect occupancy in a building over time, determining a predictive schedule based on the occupancy detected with the at least one sensor, and requesting information relevant to the predictive schedule from a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy B. Warren, Brandon Bunker, Jefferson Lyman, Jungtaik Hwang
  • Guest mode access
    Patent number: 11195363
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for security and/or automation systems. In some embodiments, the method may include receiving a reservation request for a reservation at a building from a guest. The method may further include approving the reservation request. The method may further include automatically communicating a temporary guest code to the guest based at least in part on the approving, the temporary guest code granting access to the building and access to operate at least one component of the security and/or automation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy Bruce Warren
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