Managing barrier and occupancy based home automation system
US10274909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/2827
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy. According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling access to a home based on user occupancy includes a processor, a memory in electronic communication with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory which are executable by a processor to determine a location of a user of a home automation system relative to a barrier of a home being monitored by the home automation system. The instructions are executable to determine whether to permit a change in a locking mechanism of the barrier based in part on the determined location of the user, and maintain a current state of the home automation system.
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