Michael D Gregory

US Patent:

20120250833, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Mar 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/413333

Inventors:

Jeffery O. Smith - Dallas TX, US
Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US
Tomás Murray - Atlanta GA, US
Eugene D. Ary - Flower Mound TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

379 45

Abstract:

Delivery of alarm system event data and audio over hybrid networks is described. In one embodiment, delivering alarm system event data includes detecting an alarm event and communicating alarm event data to a message processing gateway, evaluating service parameters of the alarm system and conditions of the alarm event data, forwarding the alarm event data and a voice channel code to a telecommunications switch, and opening a voice channel between the telecommunications switch and a central alarm monitoring station. In other aspects, delivering alarm system event data and connecting a voice channel further includes determining whether the voice channel remains open, forwarding a routing code to the alarm system, opening a voice channel between the alarm system and the telecommunications switch, and bridging the voice channel between the telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station and the voice channel between the alarm system and the telecommunications switch.

US Patent:

20120250834, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Apr 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/438941

Inventors:

Jeffery O. Smith - Dallas TX, US
Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US
Tomás Murray - Atlanta GA, US
Eugene D. Ary - Flower Mound TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

379 45

Abstract:

Delivery of alarm system event data and audio. In certain aspects, a method for delivery of alarm system event data is described, including communicating alarm event data from an alarm system to a private telecommunications switch. In turn, the alarm event data may be communicated to a message processing gateway. The message processing gateway evaluates service parameters of the alarm system and, in certain cases, instructs the private telecommunications switch to contact a central alarm monitoring station if certain service parameters are met. In additional aspects, private telecommunications switch opens a voice channel between the private telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station and communicates the alarm event data. Additionally, in response to a determination that a voice channel between the private telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station remains open, the private telecommunications switch may also bridge the voice channel to the alarm system.

US Patent:

20120275588, Nov 1, 2012

Filed:

Apr 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/456662

Inventors:

Michael GREGORY - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 11/00

US Classification:

37910202

Abstract:

An interface for interactive control of alarm systems using an intermediate gateway. A request for access to an account for interactive alarm system control is received from a remote device by an intermediate gateway. The request for access from the remote device is authenticated by the intermediate gateway based on an authentication parameter. After authenticating, the intermediate gateway identifies an alarm system and attributes of the alarm system associated with the request for access. Here, for example, the intermediate gateway identifies the operating characteristics for remote access to the alarm system. Further, the interactive gateway may receive a prompt from the remote device. Based on the prompt, the intermediate gateway may communicate with the alarm system according to its identified attributes and in response to the prompt, to query or update at least one setting of the alarm system.

US Patent:

20140341357, Nov 20, 2014

Filed:

Aug 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/450787

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US
Tomas Murray - Atlanta GA, US
Eugene D. Ary - Flower Mound TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 11/04
H04M 7/00

US Classification:

379 39

Abstract:

Delivery of alarm system event data and audio. In certain aspects, a method for delivery of alarm system event data is described, including communicating alarm event data from an alarm system to a private telecommunications switch. In turn, the alarm event data may be communicated to a message processing gateway. The message processing gateway evaluates service parameters of the alarm system and, in certain cases, instructs the private telecommunications switch to contact a central alarm monitoring station if certain service parameters are met. In additional aspects, private telecommunications switch opens a voice channel between the private telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station and communicates the alarm event data. Additionally, in response to a determination that a voice channel between the private telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station remains open, the private telecommunications switch may also bridge the voice channel to the alarm system.

US Patent:

20140169228, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185191

Inventors:

Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

G08B 27/00
H04M 7/12

US Classification:

370259

Abstract:

An interface for interactive control of alarm systems using an intermediate gateway. A request for access to an account for interactive alarm system control is received from a remote device by an intermediate gateway. The request for access from the remote device is authenticated by the intermediate gateway based on an authentication parameter. After authenticating, the intermediate gateway identifies an alarm system and attributes of the alarm system associated with the request for access. Here, for example, the intermediate gateway identifies the operating characteristics for remote access to the alarm system. Further, the interactive gateway may receive a prompt from the remote device. Based on the prompt, the intermediate gateway may communicate with the alarm system according to its identified attributes and in response to the prompt, to query or update at least one setting of the alarm system.

US Patent:

20140169535, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Feb 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/185209

Inventors:

Jeffery O. Smith - Dallas TX, US
Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US
Tomás Murray - Atlanta GA, US
Eugene D. Ary - Flower Mound TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 7/00
H04M 11/04

US Classification:

379 45

Abstract:

Delivery of alarm system event data and audio over hybrid networks is described. In one embodiment, delivering alarm system event data includes detecting an alarm event and communicating alarm event data to a message processing gateway, evaluating service parameters of the alarm system and conditions of the alarm event data, forwarding the alarm event data and a voice channel code to a telecommunications switch, and opening a voice channel between the telecommunications switch and a central alarm monitoring station. In other aspects, delivering alarm system event data and connecting a voice channel further includes determining whether the voice channel remains open, forwarding a routing code to the alarm system, opening a voice channel between the alarm system and the telecommunications switch, and bridging the voice channel between the telecommunications switch and the central alarm monitoring station and the voice channel between the alarm system and the telecommunications switch.

US Patent:

20140092796, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Sep 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/039821

Inventors:

Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

370310, 370352

Abstract:

An alarm system can provide security, fire, protection, or other alarm services for a premises, such as for a building or other property. A communication system can provide the alarm system with long-range connectivity, so the alarm system can communicate voice, data, or other information with a remote entity. In some embodiments, the communication system may utilize VoIP communications, for example flowing through an intermediary server to a central monitoring station. The alarm system can comprise an alarm panel into which the VoIP functionality is integrated, for example. In some embodiments, the alarm system can communicate with a remote entity utilizing an LTE communication data channel that may carry voice and data. The alarm system can comprise an alarm panel into which the LTE functionality is integrated, for example.

US Patent:

20140094137, Apr 3, 2014

Filed:

Sep 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/039573

Inventors:

Michael Gregory - Carrollton TX, US

International Classification:

G08B 25/01
H04W 4/22

US Classification:

4554042, 4554041

Abstract:

An alarm system can provide security, fire, protection, or other alarm services for a premises, such as for a building or other property. When the alarm system detects an alarm condition, such as an intrusion or a fire, a two-way voice channel can be opened between the premises and a remote entity. Via the two-way voice channel, an operator at a central monitoring station can verbally communicate with someone at the premises, for example. A person associated with the alarm system may own a mobile communication device, such as a smartphone or other handheld cellular device. If the mobile communication device located is at the premises, the two-way voice channel can be established between the remote entity and the mobile communication device. Location of the mobile communication device can be determined based on GPS, service provider tracking, or user entry, for example.