System and methods for analyzing sensor data to detect property intrusion events

US10741033B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company · US

Inventors

• Jackie O. Jordan, II · Bloomington, US
• John Donovan · Bloomington, US
• David Turrentine · Normal, US
• Torri Wollenschlager · Bloomington, US
• Bryan R. Nussbaum · Bloomington, US
• Deanna L. Stockweather · Normal, US
• Jeffrey W. Stoiber · Atlanta, US
• Kerstin Markwardt · Phoenix, US
• Gail L. Carlson · Bloomington, US
• Kyle C. Schiebel · Bloomington, US
• Troy Winslow · Bloomington, US
• Joseph P. Harr · Bloomington, US
• Ellakate Wagner · Bloomington, US
• Michael Harris, Jr. · Tempe, US
• Jennylind Sun · Bloomington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 19, 2019
• Grant date: Aug 11, 2020
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W4/90
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to identifying property intrusion events based upon sensor data received from smart devices populated about a home. A smart home controller may compare the sensor data to baseline sensor data to dynamically identify an intrusion event that may be occurring. The controller may generate a notification and determine an action to perform to facilitate damage or risk mitigation. Accordingly, an individual associated with the home may be notified of the event, and then select to perform the action, such as via their mobile device. In some implementations, the controller may automatically perform the action. As a result, in response to computer identification of an intrusion event, corrective action may be taken or prompted, or otherwise any damage caused by the intrusion event may be mitigated, reducing insurance claims or claim amounts associated with intrusion events. Insurance discounts may be provided based upon the risk mitigation functionality.