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Methods and apparatus for using smart environment devices via application program interfaces

US10075828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2016
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and Methods disclosed herein relate to providing control of smart devices via data provided from or to a doorbell, via an application programming interface (API). The data provided by the doorbell may be submission data related to the doorbell, while received data may be reception data related to one or more smart devices, a smart-device environment structure hosting the smart devices, or both. Based upon the reception data and/or the submission data, a status of the doorbell and/or of the smart devices may be modified.

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