Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140253377 | POWER CONSERVATION METHODS TO UPDATE A POSITION FIX OF A MOBILE LOCATION TRACKING DEVICE - Power conservation methods can be used to update a position fix of a mobile location tracking device configured to be tracked by a location tracking server. The mobile location tracking device can have a memory to store a zone map. The zone map can include an expected zone and a restricted zone. Each zone can have a profile that helps to determine power conservation behaviors of the system. | 09-11-2014 |
20150027178 | SMART LOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lock can receive electricity from a transformer of a doorbell chime while the lock is mounted on a door. The lock can be electrically coupled to the face plate. The face plate can be electrically coupled to the strike plate of the door frame. The strike plate of the doorframe can be electrically coupled to the transformer of the doorbell chime. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029008 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRICAL METHODS - A method for using a doorbell system can block a first electricity that is less than a first threshold from entering an electronic chime. By blocking the first electricity from entering the electronic chime, the electronic chime is not allowed to emit a notification sound. The method for using the doorbell system can also allow a second electricity that is greater than the first threshold to enter the electronic chime. By allowing the second electricity to enter the electronic chime, this can allow the electronic chime to emit a notification sound in response to a visitor being present. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029009 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A doorbell system can be used to block a first electricity that is less than a first threshold from entering an electronic chime. By blocking the first electricity from entering the electronic chime, the electronic chime is not allowed to emit a notification sound. The doorbell system can also be used to allow a second electricity that is greater than the first threshold to enter the electronic chime. By allowing the second electricity to enter the electronic chime, this can allow the electronic chime to emit a notification sound in response to a visitor being present. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029334 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbells can be used to detect visitors. A picture taken by the doorbell can be sent to a computing device. A user of the computing device can select areas within the picture. The doorbell can then detect visitors within the selected areas. Subsequent pictures from the doorbell can be analyzed according to the selected areas. | 01-29-2015 |
20150029335 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods can include using a doorbell to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Doorbells can include a speaker, a microphone, a camera, and a button to sound a chime. Some embodiments include using a doorbell to close an electrical circuit that has a sound output device in a way that precludes the sound output device from inappropriately emitting a notification sound. | 01-29-2015 |
20150049191 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods can include using a doorbell to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Doorbells can include a speaker, a microphone, and a camera. Some embodiments include entering a network connection mode to connect the doorbell to a first wireless network. The remotely located computing device can create a second wireless network to facilitate connecting the doorbell to the first wireless network. | 02-19-2015 |
20150054949 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbells can be used to detect visitors. Doorbells can have a field of view that includes a first portion and a second portion. Some embodiments include using a doorbell to detect a first object within the first portion of the field of view, and then determining if a doorbell button is pressed. If the doorbell button is not pressed, the doorbell may become less sensitive to objects detected in the first portion of the field of view. If the doorbell button is pressed, the doorbell may become more sensitive to objects detected in the first portion of the field of view. Multiple portions of the field of view may be independently adjusted based on doorbell button data. | 02-26-2015 |
20150062337 | LIGHT SOCKET CAMERAS - Security systems can be used to detect a visitor. The security system can include a camera that is configured to take a video of the visitor. As well, the security system can be configured to transmit the video of the visitor to a remote computing device. The video of the visitor can be displayed on the remote computing device. The security system can be attached to a light socket. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065167 | ACTIVATING BUILDING ASSETS BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S LOCATION - The disclosure includes a method for locating an individual or an object with respect to a building and activating an asset associated with the building based upon the individual or the object's location. The method includes using a Global Positioning System or a cellular triangulation system to generate a position fix of the individual or object. If the position fix is within a predetermined distance of the building, the method further includes activating an asset associated with the building. | 03-05-2015 |
20150070495 | DOORBELL SECURITY AND SAFETY - Tampering with doorbells can lead to injury and doorbell theft. Methods and systems can discourage doorbell tampering by emitting an alert when a doorbell detects tampering. In some embodiments, a doorbell includes a system to detect movement of the outer housing of the doorbell. In several embodiments, if a doorbell detects movement of the outer housing while the doorbell detects that it is connected to an external power supply, the doorbell can emit an alert to warn against additional tampering. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077555 | LIGHT SOCKET CAMERAS - A security system can be used to trigger appliances. The security system can comprise a light socket camera that can be rotatably attached to a light socket of a building. The light socket camera can receive an audible instruction from a user, and in response to receiving the audible instruction from the user, the security system can trigger the appliance to perform an operation. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077567 | LIGHT SOCKET CAMERAS - A security system can be used to detect adverse sounds. The security system can comprise a light socket camera that can be rotatably attached to a light socket of a building. The light socket camera can be used to detect the adverse sound, and in response to detecting the adverse sound, the light socket camera can notify a party, such as an emergency dispatcher. | 03-19-2015 |
20150092055 | POOL MONITOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Cameras can be used to detect if unauthorized visitors enter pool areas. Cameras can send alerts to remote computing devices regarding unauthorized pool entry. Several embodiments include using a camera to take an image of a pool area, sending the image from the camera to a remote computing device, displaying the image on the remote computing device, and using the remote computing device to select a detection zone. Some embodiments include ignoring certain portions of the camera's field of view in response to detection zone selections. | 04-02-2015 |
20150101369 | SMART LOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A lock can receive electricity from a transformer of a doorbell chime while the lock is mounted on a door. The lock can be electrically coupled to the face plate. The face plate can be electrically coupled to the strike plate of the door frame. The strike plate of the doorframe can be electrically coupled to the transformer of the doorbell chime. | 04-16-2015 |
20150109113 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - A doorbell system can include a doorbell and a chime. The chime can emit a notification sound in response to a visitor pressing a button of the doorbell. Electrical switches can be electrically coupled between the doorbell and the chime to control the flow of electricity to the chime. In some embodiments, the switches prevent the chime from emitting notification sounds. | 04-23-2015 |
20150116490 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbells often include a button to enable visitors to ring a chime to summon building occupants. In some embodiments, doorbells include a camera to take pictures of visitors. In several embodiments, doorbells include covers that are light filters. These light filters can cover infrared light sources such as infrared light emitting diodes. The light filters can pass infrared light while blocking visible light. In several embodiments, a front portion of a camera assembly fits through a hole in a light filter. Light filters can help secure camera assemblies and can form a portion of a doorbell's outer housing. | 04-30-2015 |
20150145993 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbells can be configured to wirelessly communicate with a remotely located computing device. Some embodiments of the doorbell can be configured to enter a network connection mode. The network connection mode can include detecting a first wireless network having a name and a password. The network connection mode can also include using the remotely located computing device to scan a barcode such as a Quick Response Code. | 05-28-2015 |
20150228167 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbell systems can include a doorbell having a speaker and a microphone. Doorbell systems can receive a custom message from a user. Doorbell systems can thereby detect an indication of a presence of a visitor, and then in response to detecting the indication of the presence of the visitor, doorbell systems can emit the custom message with the speaker. | 08-13-2015 |
20150319411 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbell systems can be configured to detect temperature of an outdoor environment. Accordingly, some embodiments of the doorbell system can include a doorbell, a button coupled to the doorbell, and a temperature sensor coupled to the doorbell. Doorbell systems can also be configured to regulate temperature within a doorbell. As such, some embodiments of the doorbell system can include the doorbell, a button coupled to the doorbell, and a heating element located inside the doorbell. | 11-05-2015 |
20150341603 | DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Doorbell systems can be configured to detect and/or regulate temperature within a doorbell. Doorbell systems can comprise a temperature sensor coupled to the doorbell and a heating element coupled to the doorbell. Methods can include determining, by the doorbell, a first temperature of an inside portion of the doorbell. As well, methods can include heating, by the heating element, the inside portion of the doorbell in response to the first temperature being less than a first predetermined temperature. In some embodiments, doorbells detect humidity and then communicate the humidity to a remote device. | 11-26-2015 |
20150363989 | REMOTE IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF LODGING GUESTS - A doorbell can be used to detect a visitor and take a picture of the visitor. The doorbell can then send the picture to a remote computing device to enable a property owner to verify the identity of the visitor before remotely giving the visitor an electronic key to the property. The electronic key can expire after a rental period to preclude unauthorized future access to the property. | 12-17-2015 |
20150371469 | SMART LOCK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A door lock system can comprise a door lock movable between a locked state and an unlocked state. The door lock system can detect a first indication suggestive of a presence of a visitor. The door lock system can also detect a second indication suggestive of an identity of the visitor. As well, the door lock can validate that the first indication and the second indication are associated with a first identity. | 12-24-2015 |