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  • Managing home automation system based on behavior
    Patent number: 10481561
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
  • Home automation system supporting dual-authentication
    Patent number: 11361060
    Abstract: Techniques are described for a security and automation system. One method includes detecting a presence of a person proximate a residence, receiving a first authentication factor from a device associated with the person, receiving a second authentication factor associated with the person, and initiating a change of state of a locking mechanism associated with a barrier of the residence based on the first authentication factor and the second authentication factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: VIVINT, INC.
    Inventors: Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Logan Sanders Merkley
  • Data-connection aggregation
    Patent number: 10587522
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is disclosed. The method may include identifying data being transmitted over a wired data-connection and parsing the identified data into two or more parts. The method may additionally include transmitting a first part of the identified data over a primary wireless data-connection and transmitting a second part of the identified data over an auxiliary wireless data-connection connected to the primary wireless data-connection via a wireless data-connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Ross
  • Entity detection
    Patent number: 10061990
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for entity detection is described. In one embodiment, an entity passing through a perimeter of a predefined area is detected via a camera. Upon detecting the entity passing through the perimeter of the predefined area, a type of the entity is classified from an image of the entity captured by the camera. Upon classifying the type of the entity, a feature of the entity is detected from the image of the entity. An identifier is assigned to the entity based on the type and the detected feature of the entity. The identifier distinguishes the entity from another entity of a same type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James Ellis Nye
  • Home automation communication system
    Patent number: 9626850
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems, comprising determining a presence of a first occupant in a first room at a predefined location, the first room communicatively coupled to a first electronic device capable of receiving input; receiving a request for communication with the first occupant by a remote computer system; sending a response to the request for communication with the first occupant; and establishing a communications link between the first electronic device and the remote computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye
  • Adjustable movement detection doorbell
    Patent number: 10306187
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods relating to security system and automation monitoring are described. In one embodiment a method may include receiving motion detection data via an electrical signal, analyzing the motion detection data based at least in part on a first parameter, identifying a movement of an object based at least in part on the analyzing, and adjusting one or more light emitting diodes based at least in part on the identifying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Child, Jowen Lin
  • Identification graph theory
    Patent number: 9948479
    Abstract: Apparatuses, techniques, and methods for a security and/or automation system are described. In some cases, these may include detecting a presence of a person at a location; determine a first identification datum associated with the person; calculating a first probability of identification based at least in part on the first identification datum; determining an identity of the person based at least in part on the first probability; and initiating an action based at least in part on the determined identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Aaron Davis, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Shiwei Liu
  • Systems and methods for measuring calorie intake
    Patent number: 9730647
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Eyring
  • Power production monitoring or control
    Patent number: 9728964
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex J. Dunn, Brendon A. Merkley, Tanguy Serra, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Mobile vehicle integration with a home automation system
    Patent number: 10836348
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. In one example, a method for mobile vehicle integration with a home automation system is described, the method including detecting, at the home automation system, an event associated with a mobile vehicle integrated with the home automation system. The method also includes performing, by the home automation system, an action related to the detected event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Richard Papworth, Michael Joseph Thompson, Janelle Kim Seegmiller
  • System and methods for secure data storage
    Patent number: 10728329
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for secure data storage is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving data at a receiver. The method may further include integrating a storage device with the receiver, and storing the received data on the integrated storage device. The method may further include communicating the received data from the integrated storage device to be stored on a remote distributed storage network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Alen Lynn Peacock, Spencer Nugent, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll
  • Power production monitoring or control
    Patent number: 10804699
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex J. Dunn, Brendon A. Merkley, Tanguy Serra, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
  • Systems and methods for measuring calorie intake
    Patent number: 10213165
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew J. Eyring
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AWARDING GREEN SCORE TO BUSINESSES
    Publication number: 20150310450
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for awarding a green score to a business using an automation and security system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for awarding a green score to a business includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to receive data related to at least one of energy usage and energy conservation practices by a business, determine whether the energy usage by the business meets threshold levels, determine an energy green score for the business, and display the energy green score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Fairbanks
  • Entity detection
    Patent number: 9646210
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for entity detection is described. In one embodiment, an entity passing through a perimeter of a predefined area is detected via a camera. Upon detecting the entity passing through the perimeter of the predefined area, a type of the entity is classified from an image of the entity captured by the camera. Upon classifying the type of the entity, a feature of the entity is detected from the image of the entity. An identifier is assigned to the entity based on the type and the detected feature of the entity. The identifier distinguishes the entity from another entity of a same type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: James Ellis Nye
  • Home automation communication system
    Patent number: 10043361
    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems, comprising determining a presence of a first occupant in a first room at a predefined location, the first room communicatively coupled to a first electronic device capable of receiving input; receiving a request for communication with the first occupant by a remote computer system; sending a response to the request for communication with the first occupant; and establishing a communications link between the first electronic device and the remote computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye
  • DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF QUALITY OF SERVICE PARAMETERS
    Publication number: 20140269292
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for dynamic adjustment of quality of service parameters is described. In one embodiment, one or more quality of service (QoS) parameters of a client of a mesh network is set based on an expected bandwidth for the mesh network. An actual bandwidth for the mesh network is measured. One or more QoS parameters of the client is automatically changed in response to the actual bandwidth differing from the expected bandwidth. The change in the QoS parameters may be configured to compensate for the difference between the actual bandwidth and the expected bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkat Kalkunte, Pravin Bathija
  • REMOTE POWER MANAGEMENT OF AN ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20150309548
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling a power management of a remote adapter. According to at least one embodiment, an adapter assembly for controlling a power supply includes an electrical interface arranged to receive power from a power source, a first circuit arranged to supply power to a light emitting device from the electrical interface, a second circuit arranged to supply power to a security device from the electrical interface, and a controller in communication with a wired or wireless receiver where the controller is configured to independently control a level of power of the first circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Thomas
  • Progressive profiling in an automation system
    Patent number: 11029655
    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: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jefferson Lyman, Nic Brunson, Wade Shearer, Mike Warner, Stefan Walger
  • Geo-location services
    Patent number: 10403115
    Abstract: A method for geo-location services is described. In one embodiment, the method includes tracking incidents that occur within a predetermined geographic area in relation to a subscription service, upon receiving a request for a list of incidents in relation to the predetermined geographic area, generating a notification comprising the requested list of incidents, and sending the notification to one or more subscribers within the predetermined geographic area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
    Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
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