Granted Patent B2

US 9,626,814 · App. 14/977,061 · Granted Apr 18, 2017

Abstract

Claims (72)

1. A method for a security and/or automation system, comprising:

detecting motion of an entity proximate at least one entry to a location;

transmitting a discovery signal based at least in part on the detected motion;

determining a first presence of a first card located proximate the at least one entry to the location based at least in part on the discovery signal;

obtaining information related to an identification of the entity associated with the first card, wherein obtaining information comprises identifying at least one feature of the first card;

performing an authentication of the first card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the identification; and

taking an action based at least in part on performing the authentication.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein taking the action further comprises:

unlocking a door and/or disabling at least part of a security system.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

before taking the action, sending information related to performing the authentication of the first card to a user associated with the security and/or automation system; and

receiving input from the user on which actions to take based at least in part on the information.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the authentication of the first card further comprises:

analyzing data associated with an entity profile.

5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:

receiving additional information from the entity; and

performing a second authentication of the first card, the authentication based at least in part on the additional information,

wherein performing the authentication further comprises requesting additional information related to the first card.

6. The method of claim 4 , wherein analyzing data associated with the entity profile further comprises:

analyzing data associated with a service company.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein taking the action further comprises:

authorizing a delivery to be delivered proximate to an entry to the location by the service company based at least in part on performing the authentication of the first card.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein authorizing the delivery further comprises:

sending an entry code to a person associated with the first card.

9. The method of claim 8 , wherein sending the entry code further comprises:

sending a graphic to a portable electronic device associated with the person, wherein the graphic may be scanned by a second electronic device located proximate the entry to the location.

10. The method of claim 7 , wherein authorizing the delivery further comprises sending an indication of a receipt.

11. The method of claim 7 , wherein in authorizing the delivery further comprises:

unlocking a door at the entry to the location and/or disabling at least part of a security system; and

authoring the service company to place the delivery in an interior room associated with the location.

12. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the first presence of the first card further comprises:

emitting a discovery signal.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein emitting the discovery signal further comprises:

emitting a directional signal that communicates with a device external to the location.

14. The method of claim 1 , wherein detecting the first presence of the first card further comprises:

obtaining identification information from the first card, wherein the first card may be at least one of: a radio frequency identification card, or a photo identification card, or an electronic chip card, or a card comprising a magnetic strip, or a smart card, or a card comprising a quick response code, or a card comprising a bar code, or a combination thereof.

15. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining a second presence of a second card proximate the entry to the location;

wherein obtaining information further comprises obtaining information related to a second identification of a second entity associated with the second card;

performing an authentication of the second card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the second identification;

creating a ranking of the entity and the second entity; and

wherein taking the action further comprises taking the action based at least in part on the ranking.

16. The method of claim 15 , further comprising:

determining the first card has been previously authorized; and

wherein taking the action further comprises taking a pre-determined action based at least in part on determining the first card has been previously authorized.

17. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

determining an indication of a subsequent presence of the first card, the subsequent presence occurring within a pre-determined time from the first presence.

18. An apparatus for security and/or automation systems, comprising:

a processor;

memory in electronic communication with the processor; and

instructions stored in the memory, the instructions causing the processor to:

determine a first presence of a first card proximate an entry to a location;

obtain information related to an identification of an entity associated with the first card;

perform an authentication on the first card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the identification;

determining a second presence of a second entity proximate the entry to the location;

creating a ranking of the entity and the second entity; and

take an action based at least in part on performing the authentication and the ranking.

19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:

determine a second presence of a second card proximate the entry to the location;

wherein when the processor obtains information, the instructions further cause the processor to obtain information related to a second identification of a second entity associated with the second card;

perform an authentication of the second card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the second identification;

create a ranking of the entity and the second entity; and

wherein when the processor takes the action, the instructions further cause the processor to take the action based at least in part on the ranking.

20. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable code, the code executable by a processor to:

determine a presence of a card proximate an entry to a location;

obtain information related to an identification of an entity associated with the card;

perform an authentication on the card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the identification;

determine a second presence of a second card proximate the entry to the location;

obtain information related to a second identification of a second entity associated with the second card;

perform an authentication on the second card, the authentication based at least in part on obtaining information related to the second identification;

create a ranking of the entity and the second entity; and

take an action based at least in part on performing the authentication and the ranking.

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