IP Library Granted Patent US 10,807,563
Granted Patent B1
US 10,807,563 · App. 16/042,279 · Granted Oct 20, 2020

Premises security

Inventors: Jungtaik Hwang (Draper, UT); Matthew J. Eyring (Provo, UT); Jeremy B. Warren (Draper, UT); James Ellis Nye (Alpine, UT)
Assignee: Vivint, Inc.
B60R25/102G08B13/19647G08B13/19697G08B13/04G08B13/1436G08B13/183H04N7/183
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Patent No.
US 10,807,563
App. No.
16/042,279
Granted
Oct 20, 2020
Kind
B1
Abstract

A computer-implemented method for premises security is described. In one embodiment, a person passing through a perimeter of a predefined area is detected via a boundary sensor. Upon detecting the person passing through the perimeter of the predefined area, a camera is activated to capture an image of the person, the camera being positioned in relation to the predefined area. A notification is sent to a user determined to be nearest to the predefined area. The notification may include the image of the person. A proximity of a person in relation to a vehicle is detected via a proximity sensor. Upon determining the proximity of the person satisfies a predetermined threshold, a notification is sent to a user. Upon determining the proximity of the person satisfies the predetermined threshold, a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle is activated.

Claims (64)

1. A method for premises security using a home automation and security system, the method comprising:

detecting, via a proximity sensor of the home automation and security system, a proximity of a person in relation to a vehicle;

determining, at the home automation and security system, that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies a predetermined threshold;

identifying a policy associated with a user nearest to the vehicle and an identity of the person based at least in part on determining that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies the predetermined threshold;

generating a notification at the home automation and security system based at least in part on the identity of the person and a setting of the policy associated with the user nearest to the vehicle, wherein the notification is configured to be displayed at a device based at least in part on one or more notification rules being associated with a type of content being displayed at the device; and

transmitting the notification to the device, the notification configured to be displayed based on the type of content being displayed at the device.

2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

activating a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle based at least in part on determining that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies the predetermined threshold, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the camera is concealed in a dashboard of the vehicle.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

identifying the person approaching the vehicle; and

upon determining the identity of the person is not associated with the vehicle, activating a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:

upon determining the identity of the person is associated with the vehicle, canceling the notification.

6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

tracking a location of the vehicle via a location sensor on the vehicle, wherein the location sensor comprises a global positioning system (GPS) sensor; and

providing a notification to a user associated with the device, the notification indicating the location of the vehicle.

7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:

providing a tracking channel in a channel guide among channels of a television programming service; and

displaying the location of the vehicle on the tracking channel.

8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

detecting, via a forced entry sensor, an attempt to enter the vehicle by force, wherein the forced entry sensor comprises at least one of a glass break sensor and a shock sensor; and

upon detecting the forced entry, sending the notification to a user associated with the device.

9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:

upon detecting the forced entry, querying an on-board diagnostic system of the vehicle for a status of the vehicle; and

sending information received in response to the query of the on-board diagnostic system to the user associated with the device.

10. An apparatus, comprising:

a processor;

memory in electronic communication with the processor; and

instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

detect a proximity of a person in relation to a vehicle;

determine that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies a predetermined threshold;

identify a policy associated with a user nearest to the vehicle and an identity of the person based at least in part on determining that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies the predetermined threshold;

generate a notification at the home automation and security system based at least in part on the identity of the person and a setting of the policy associated with the user nearest to the vehicle, wherein the notification is configured to be displayed at a device based at least in part on one or more notification rules being associated with a type of content being displayed at the device; and

transmit the notification to the device, the notification configured to be displayed based on the type of content being displayed at the device.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

activate a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

12. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

identify the person approaching the vehicle; and

activate a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

upon determining the identity of the person is associated with the vehicle, canceling the notification.

14. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

track a location of the vehicle via a location sensor on the vehicle, wherein the location sensor comprises a global positioning system (GPS) sensor; and

provide a notification to a user associated with the device, the notification indicating the location of the vehicle.

15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

provide a tracking channel in a channel guide among channels of a television programming service; and

display the location of the vehicle on the tracking channel.

16. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to:

detect, via a forced entry sensor, an attempt to enter the vehicle by force, wherein the forced entry sensor comprises at least one of a glass break sensor and a shock sensor; and

upon detecting the forced entry, sending the notification to a user associated with the device.

17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for data attribution at a database system, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to:

detect a proximity of a person in relation to a vehicle;

determine that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies a predetermined threshold;

identify a policy associated with a user nearest to the vehicle and an identity of the person based at least in part on determining that the proximity of the person in relation to the vehicle satisfies the predetermined threshold;

generate a notification at the home automation and security system based at least in part on the identity of the person and a setting of the policy associated with the user nearest to the vehicle, wherein the notification is configured to be displayed at a device based at least in part on one or more notification rules being associated with a type of content being displayed at the device; and

transmit the notification to the device, the notification configured to be displayed based on the type of content being displayed at the device.

18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17 , wherein the instructions are further executable to:

activate a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

19. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17 , wherein the instructions are further executable to:

identify the person approaching the vehicle; and

activate a camera positioned in relation to the vehicle, wherein the notification comprises an image captured by the activated camera.

20. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 19 , wherein the instructions are further executable to:

upon determining the identity of the person is associated with the vehicle, canceling the notification.

Assignments (8)
AFTER-ACQUIRED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 27, 2025
From: VIVINT LLC; SMART HOME PROS, INC.; VIVINT AMIGO, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS PRIORITY COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
Reel/Frame 070349/0816 →
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS RECORDED AT REEL 049283, FRAME 0566 Recorded Nov 11, 2024
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: VIVINT, INC.
Reel/Frame 069334/0137 →
RELEASE (REEL 047029/ FRAME 0304) Recorded Nov 1, 2024
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: VIVINT LLC (F/K/A VIVINT, INC.)
Reel/Frame 069289/0468 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 12, 2021
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: VIVINT, INC.
Reel/Frame 056832/0824 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 23, 2019
From: VIVINT, INC.
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 049283/0566 →
SUPPL. NO. 2 SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 6, 2018
From: VIVINT, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA N.A.
Reel/Frame 047024/0048 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 6, 2018
From: VIVINT, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 047029/0304 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 23, 2018
From: HWANG, JUNGTAIK; EYRING, MATTHEW J.; WARREN, JEREMY BRUCE; NYE, JAMES ELLIS
To: VIVINT, INC.
Reel/Frame 046427/0969 →