Application and platform for temporary control over property access functions
US9934635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computing device may be configured to transition control over one or more functions of a rental unit to a user (e.g., a traveler) based on one or more of time, geo-location and access credentials. Access may be granted to the traveler to use one or more home automation functions including a HVAC system, a thermostat, lighting, security alarm, automated door locks, etc. An owner of the rental unit may have access to some or all of the home automation functions blocked during the traveler's stay at the rental unit, and at an end of the stay owner access to those functions may be enabled. Some functions may be activated prior to the traveler's arrival at the unit based on a time to arrival and/or distance from the unit. An application on a traveler's computing device may be configured to summon a repair service for the unit.
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