Traveling automation preferences
    121.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10713873B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-14

    申请号:US15632337

    申请日:2017-06-24

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for security and/or automation systems. In some embodiments, the method may include retrieving a predefined list of user preferences associated with a guest. The method may further include updating a status of one or more devices associated with the security and/or automation systems at a home based at least in part on the predefined list of user preferences, and determining a change in the status of the one or more devices associated with the security and/or automation systems at the home. The method may further include updating the predefined list of user preferences based at least in part on the determined change. The method may further include communicating, to the guest, a request for a feedback associated with the determined change.

    Home automation via voice control
    122.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10554432B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-04

    申请号:US15847014

    申请日:2017-12-19

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren

    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for setting operation rules for use in controlling aspects of a home automation system. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for establishing operation rules in 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 the processor to receive a spoken command having a plurality of rule setting terms, establish at least one operation rule for the home automation system based on the spoken command, and store the at least one operation rule for later use by the home automation system.

    Anti-takeover systems and methods for network attached peripherals

    公开(公告)号:US10536848B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-14

    申请号:US15905487

    申请日:2018-02-26

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for the prevention of network peripheral takeover activity. In some embodiments, peripheral devices may implement an anti-takeover mechanism encrypting messages and transmitting unencrypted decryption keys for a limited period of time. Anti-takeover peripheral devices may transition from a plain operational mode, to a decryption key transmission mode, to a secure mode based on pre-defined triggering events, commands, or timers. Random decryption key values may be generated by peripheral devices and transmitted to listening devices for later storage and retrieval by the listening device. Decryption keys may be stored in remote data stores for later retrieval by anti-takeover aware controller devices.

    Smart vacation
    124.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10469280B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-05

    申请号:US16042242

    申请日:2018-07-23

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Abstract: A method for security and/or automation systems is described. In some embodiments, the method may include detecting departure data relating to at least one of an occupant and a premises, identifying a likelihood of an absence in relation to the premises based at least in part on the departure data, and sending a confirmation request based at least in part on the identifying for the occupant associated with the premises to confirm the absence. In some cases, the absence may include the premises being unoccupied for at least a portion of a predetermined time period. The predetermined time period may include at least one night.

    Smart wake
    125.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10467875B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-05

    申请号:US16049445

    申请日:2018-07-30

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    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.

    Dedicated wireless network for security and automation system

    公开(公告)号:US10448434B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-15

    申请号:US15634624

    申请日:2017-06-27

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Inventor: Jeremy B. Warren

    Abstract: Techniques are described herein for establishing two wireless networks at a premises, a dedicated network configured to be used by devices of an automation and security system of the premises and a user network configured to be used by devices associated with users. The dedicated network may be more rigorously secured than the user network. The dedicated network may be secured in such a way that computing devices associated with users are not permitted to access the dedicated network. In this manner, the dedicated network may be prevented from becoming compromised. In some examples, a contention management entity may mediate network traffic scheduling between the dedicated network and the user network. The dedicated network may be configured to give deference to traffic being communicated across the user network to maintain a quality of service for end users of the user network.

    Hinge sensor for barrier
    127.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10352734B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US14693583

    申请日:2015-04-22

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier and direction of movement of a person through an opening controlled by the barrier. A method includes detecting with a hinge sensor a closed position for the barrier, the hinge sensor being mounted to a hinge of the barrier, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the closed position to an open position, detecting with at least one motion sensor motion of an object in proximity to the opening, and determining a direction of movement of the object through the opening based on whether the motion is detected before or after detecting the change in position of the barrier.

    METHODS FOR PROMPTING A USER TO USE ENHANCED AUTOMATION SYSTEM FEATURES, AND SYSTEMS AND DEVICES RELATED THERETO

    公开(公告)号:US20190095826A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-28

    申请号:US16140361

    申请日:2018-09-24

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Abstract: A control panel is used to control and/or monitor an automation system. The automation system may also be used in connection with one or more enhanced services, such as a remote access service. The remote access service may allow a user to control or monitor some or all aspects of the automation system through a remote computing device. To use the remote access service, or other enhanced services, the user may register to associate the user with the control panel of the automation system. If it is determined that the user has not registered, the service provider may send a message to the control panel. The message may prompt the user to register for the enhanced service. Optionally, contact information may be requested to allow a message to be sent to a personal device of the user to facilitate registration or use of the enhanced service.

    Hinge sensor for barrier
    129.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10229567B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-12

    申请号:US15595075

    申请日:2017-05-15

    Applicant: Vivint, Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining operation of an openable barrier into a building. A method for determining an open state of a barrier includes confirming a first position for the barrier, the barrier having at least one hinge and a hinge sensor mounted to the at least one hinge, determining with the hinge sensor when the barrier changes position from the first position to a second position, and wirelessly transmitting data concerning the change in barrier position.

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