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Refuse removal reminders

US9520046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

18Claims

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Assignee

Vivint LLC · US

Inventors

Brian Call · Draper, US
Nicholas Brown · Draper, US
Jason Carter · Edmonds, US
Darren Noble · Pleasant Grove, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 9, 2014
Grant date	Dec 13, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 8, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L12/2825
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method to communicate refuse reminders to a user of an automation system is disclosed. A proximity of at least one refuse bin to a base station may be detected at a predetermined time period prior to the refuse removal day using one or more sensors. The user may be alerted to move the at least one refuse bin to a removal location based at least in part on the detecting. In some embodiments, the refuse removal scheduled may be linked with the automation system, wherein the refuse removal schedule may comprise a schedule of refuse pick-up days for a first category of refuse.

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