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Patent number: 9558642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 11127268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Aaron Davis, Shiwei Liu
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Patent number: 9311795Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
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Patent number: 9953512Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
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Patent number: 10798506Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method includes detecting a sound using a microphone, generating an audio signature of the detected sound, comparing the audio signature of the detected sound to an audio signature of a characterized sound, and determining whether a recognizable event occurs based on the comparison. In some embodiments, the microphone is attached to a pipe at the premises.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Shiwei Liu, Aaron Davis, Justin Peel, Rongbin Lanny Lin, Brandon Bunker
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Patent number: 10540884Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jefferson Lyman
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Patent number: 10965903Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Craig Matsuura, Ryan Carlson
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Patent number: 10061990Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 11354907Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving image data associated with an area via an image sensor, receiving sound data associated with an object via an audio sensor, analyzing the image data in relation to the sound data, detecting an object's presence based at least in part on the analyzing, and identifying at least one characteristic relating to the object based at least in part on the detecting.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: VIVINT, INC.Inventors: Jason C. Flint, Christopher Lee Harris, Craig Matsuura
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Patent number: 10504346Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye
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Patent number: 10325159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 9646210Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: James Ellis Nye
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Patent number: 10591881Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a security and/or automation system using one or more powered faceplates are disclosed. The methods may include identifying an active communication connection with a first powered faceplate, receiving a first set of automation data, receiving a second set of automation data, analyzing the first set of automation data and the second set of automation data, and initiating an operation relating to at least one of a first powered faceplate, one or more other powered faceplates, an automation sensor, an automation system component, a user device, or a combination thereof based at least in part on the analyzing.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jeremy Bruce Warren
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Patent number: 10139790Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a security and/or automation system using one or more powered faceplates are disclosed. The methods may include identifying an active communication connection with a first powered faceplate, receiving a first set of automation data, receiving a second set of automation data, analyzing the first set of automation data and the second set of automation data, and initiating an operation relating to at least one of a first powered faceplate, one or more other powered faceplates, an automation sensor, an automation system component, a user device, or a combination thereof based at least in part on the analyzing.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jeremy Bruce Warren
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Patent number: 11941114Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for deterrence techniques using a security and automation system are described. In one method, the system may receive a set of inputs from one or more sensors of the security and automation system. The system may determine one or more characteristics of a person proximate the security and automation system based at least in part on the received set of inputs. The system may predict an event based at least in part on a correlation between the one or more characteristics and the event. The system may perform one or more security and automation actions prior to the predicted event.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Bunker, Rongbin Lanny Lin
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Patent number: 10708632Abstract: Methods and systems are described for storing and accessing video content collected by a home automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for accessing video content collected by a home 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 receive metadata about a recorded event from a cloud storage, request video content of the recorded event based on the metadata, and receive at least some of the video content from a controller of the home automation system.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren
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Patent number: 10873728Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and techniques for security and/or automation systems are described. In one embodiment, the method may include receiving a call initiation instruction at a video monitoring component of a home automation system. The method may further include analyzing the call initiation instruction, and communicating a call request from the video monitoring component of the home automation system to a first remote user based at least in part on the received call initiation instruction.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Child, Matthew Mahar, Matthew J. Eyring, Clint Huson Gordon-Carroll, Jeremy Bruce Warren, James Ellis Nye, Jefferson Huhta Lyman, Michelle Zundel
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Patent number: 10715677Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for security and/or automation systems are described. In some embodiments, the methods may include detecting an input at a doorbell, and communicating the detected input to a doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell based at least in part on the detecting. The methods may further include generating a first alert at the doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell. In some embodiments, the methods may further include communicating the detected input to one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system based at least in part on the detecting, and generating a second alert at the one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Craig Matsuura
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Patent number: 9836932Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for security and/or automation systems are described. In some embodiments, the methods may include detecting an input at a doorbell, and communicating the detected input to a doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell based at least in part on the detecting. The methods may further include generating a first alert at the doorbell signal generating component associated with the doorbell. In some embodiments, the methods may further include communicating the detected input to one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system based at least in part on the detecting, and generating a second alert at the one or more alert components associated with the security and/or automation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventor: Craig Matsuura
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Patent number: 10687025Abstract: In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation system, may provide deterrents to the illicit acquisition of a device unique to the automation system. The system may enable a device to self-detect when the device is either stolen and/or the potential victim of hacking. The automation system may implement several solutions to help prevent tampering with its devices. The solutions may help prevent the physical acquisition of a device or may aid in the recovery of the device. The solutions may additionally include programming the device to automatically detect when the device is being hacked and/or misappropriated.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Child, JonPaul Vega, Craig Matsuura, Dean Brederson