JP7068789B2 - Smart home communication systems and methods - Google Patents

Description

<Cross-reference to related applications>
The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 671,677, filed March 27, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL DIAGNOSTICS", agent reference number "SKYBELL.020A". .C2.CP1 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 664,345, filed March 20, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number " SKYBELL.043A ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 648,302, filed April 10, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.043A.CP1 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 695,436, filed April 24, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number " SKYBELL.043A.CP2 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 724,702, filed May 28, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL CHIME SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.043A.CP3 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 724,723, filed May 28, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL CHIME SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.043A.CP3.C1 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 737,411, filed June 11, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL CHIME SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.043A.CP4 ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 748,054, filed June 23, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNITIES", agent reference number "SKYBELL.047A". ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 15 / 060,332, filed May 3, 2016, title of invention "GARAGE DOOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number. "SKYBELL.055A".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 15 / 293,334, filed October 14, 2016, title of invention "GARAGE DOOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number. "SKYBELL.055A.C1".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 14 / 861,613, filed September 22, 2015, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.063A ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 15 / 008,366, filed January 27, 2016, title of invention "DOORBELL CHIME SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number ". SKYBELL.069A ".

The entire contents of the following applications are incorporated herein by reference: US Patent Application No. 15 / 214,451, filed July 20, 2016, title of invention "DOORBELL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS", agent reference number " SKYBELL.080A ".

The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to home automation. Some of the embodiments relate to home automation communication systems and methods.

Homes, offices, and other buildings may be equipped with a home automation communication system, which allows the occupants of the building to perform various actions related to the building. Today's home automation systems are equipped with software and hardware that allow various smart components to communicate with each other. However, many of these smart components use different protocols and cannot communicate. Therefore, there is a need for systems and methods that allow smart components to use the same protocol.

The present disclosure includes methods of interpreting media files. The method is: transmitting the original media file from the first device to the second device, wherein the original media file contains original video data and original audio data; via the second device. The step of transcoding the original video data into the modified video data, wherein the modified video data has a modified video resolution smaller than the original video resolution of the original video data; via the second device. The step of transcoding the original audio data to the modified audio data different from the original audio data; the step of transmitting the modified media file from the second device to the remote computer device, after the modification. The media file can have a step; including the modified video data and the modified audio data.

In an embodiment, the original media file constitutes a full resolution media file. Also in the embodiment, the modified video resolution is requested by the user. Further, in the embodiment, the modified audio data constitutes Advanced Audio Coding (AAC).

The method can include at least one of the original media file and the modified media file via the second device. The method can have a step of storing at least one of the original media file and the modified media file on the flash storage of the second device.

The original media file may include original video data with a resolution of 1080p, original video with a video frame rate of 30 frames per second, and original audio data with pulse code modulation.

The method can include displaying an image based on the modified video data on the display screen of the remote computer device. Further, the method can include a step of outputting a voice based on the modified audio data from the speaker of the remote computer device.

In embodiments, the first and second transcoding steps are performed simultaneously, and the first and second transmission steps are performed in real time for the first and second transcoding steps.

The method can include a step of initiating a communication session with the remote computer device in response to the second device receiving at least the original media file. The method is: the step of transcoding the original video data into the modified video data; the step of transcoding the original audio data into the modified audio data; the step of transmitting the modified media file to the remote computer device. Can have; The communication session may include a first notification of motion detected by the motion detector of the first device.

This disclosure includes smart home systems. The system is: a first device configured to send an original file; a file converter communicatively connected to the first device that receives the original file from the first device and the original file. A file converter configured to transcode to a modified file and send the modified file; a remote computer device communicatively connected to the file converter and from the file converter to the modified file. A remote computer device configured to receive.

The system may include a flash storage device connected to the file converter. The flash storage can be configured to store at least one of the original file and the modified file.

In embodiments, the file converter comprises an electronic door bell chime. Further, in the embodiment, the electronic door bell chime is electrically connected to the building power source. Further, in the embodiment, the first device includes an electronic doorbell.

This disclosure includes smart home devices. The device is communicably connected to a first device and a remote computer device; receives an original file from the first device; transcodes the original file into a modified file; the modified file is transferred to the remote computer device. Can be equipped with a file converter configured to send to; The device: can include memory connected to the file converter and configured to store at least one of the original file and the modified file.

In embodiments, the smart home device comprises an electronic door bell chime and the memory comprises a flash storage device. Also in embodiments, the device is arranged and configured to connect to a wall of a building.

The embodiment has many optional features and aspects. The features and aspects of the embodiments can be combined.

These and other features, aspects, and advantages are described below with reference to the drawings. These are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to be limiting. In the drawings, similar reference numerals indicate corresponding elements throughout the embodiment.

It is a front view of the smart home system based on an embodiment. The flowchart of the method based on an embodiment is shown. The flowchart of the method based on an embodiment is shown.

Although specific embodiments and examples are shown below, the invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments, variants, and equivalents, and / or uses them. It is a thing. Therefore, the claims are not limited by the specific embodiments described below. For example, in the methods and processes disclosed herein, actions and actions can be performed in any suitable order and are not necessarily limited by the particular order of disclosure. The various movements can be described as a plurality of individual movements in such an manner that a particular embodiment is easy to understand. However, the order of description should not be interpreted as these actions are order dependent. The structures, systems, and / or devices described herein can be implemented as integrated components or as separate components.

To compare the various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments will be described. Those aspects and benefits are not necessarily realized by a particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be implemented in such a manner as to realize or optimize the advantages described herein, without necessarily realizing the other aspects or advantages described herein. can.

<Introduction>
A communication system can provide a safe and convenient way for a remote individual to communicate with a person who is close to the sensor or with a person who rings the doorbell. .. The sensor is, for example, a proximity sensor or a motion sensor. Doorbells can be placed at doorways, near entrances, within 15 feet of doors, and so on. The communication system allows an individual to approach at least a portion of the communication system and / or hear, see, and talk to a visitor who presses a button such as a doorbell button. For example, a communication system can use a computer device to allow a remote person to see, hear, and / or speak with a visitor. Computer devices are, for example, computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, smartphones, mobile phones, wireless devices (eg, cars with wireless communication). Examples of computer devices include Apple's iPhone®, iPad®, iMac, MacBook, Air, and MacBook Pro. Communication between a remote person and a visitor occurs via the Internet, mobile phone networks, communication networks, wireless networks, and the like.

<File conversion embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the present disclosure includes a smart home system 10. The smart home system 10 is configured to implement many of the features described throughout this disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the system 10 includes a first device 14 configured to transmit the original file 18. The system 10 includes a file converter 12 communicatively connected to the first device 14. The file converter 12 can be configured to receive the original file 18 from the first device 14, transcode the original file 18 into the modified file 20, and transmit the modified file 20. In embodiments, the file converter 12 is configured to transcode the original file 18 into the modified file 20 compatible with various software frameworks. For example, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Echo, and the like.

The file converter 12 can be implemented in any type of home automation device or smart home device. For example, an electronic door chime, an electronic door bell, and the like. The first device 14 can also be implemented in any type of home automation device or smart home device. For example, an electronic door chime, an electronic door bell, and the like. In embodiments, the electronic door bell chime is electrically connected to a building power source (not shown).

Continue to refer to FIG. The system 10 can include a remote computer device 16. The remote computer device 16 is communicably connected to the file converter 12. The remote computer device 16 can be configured to receive the modified file 20 from the file converter 12. In this regard, the remote computer device 16 can be configured to implement software applications such as Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Echo, and the like.

The system 10 may include a memory 22 connected to a file converter 12, such as a flash storage device. The flash storage 22 can be configured to store at least one of the original file 18 and the modified file 20. In embodiments, the flash storage 22 can be configured to store a portion of the original file 18 and / or the modified file 20.

In embodiments, the various components of the system 10 can be implemented within the smart home device 30. For example, the smart home device 30 can include a file converter 12 and a memory 22. The smart home device 30 can be arranged and configured to connect to the wall of the building 100.

See FIG. The system 10 can be configured to implement a method of interpreting media files. In an embodiment, the method comprises transmitting the original media file 18 from the first device 14 to the second device 12 (step 200). The original media file 18 can include original video data and original audio data. For example, video data and audio data received by an electronic doorbell. In an embodiment, the original media file 18 constitutes a full resolution media file.

The method comprises transcoding the original video data into the modified video data via the second device 12 (step 202). The modified video data can have a modified video resolution that is less than the original video resolution of the original video data. The method may have a step of transcoding the original audio data into modified audio data different from the original audio data via the second device 12 (step 204). In this way, the system 10 actually modifies or manipulates the original data. In an embodiment, the first transcoding step 202 and the second transcoding step 204 are performed simultaneously.

Therefore, the method can include a step of transmitting the modified media file 20 from the second device 12 to the remote computer device 16 (step 206). In an embodiment, the first transmission step 200 and the second transmission step 206 are performed in real time for the first transcoding step 202 and the second transcoding step 204.

The method may have a step of storing at least one of the original media file 18 and the modified media file 20 via the second device 12 (step 208). The method may also include a step of storing at least one of the original media file 18 and the modified media file 20 on the flash storage of the second device 12 (step 210).

The modified media file 20 can include modified video data and modified audio data. In embodiments, the modified video resolution is requested by the user. Further, in the embodiment, the modified audio data constitutes Advanced Audio Coding (AAC). In embodiments, the original media file 18 includes original video data at a resolution of 1080p, original video at a video frame rate of 30 frames per second, and original audio data for pulse code modulation.

As shown in FIG. 3, the method can include a step of displaying an image based on the modified video data on the display screen of the remote computer device 16 (step 300). The method can include a step of outputting audio based on the modified audio data from the speaker of the remote computer device 16 (step 302).

The method may have a step of initiating a communication session with the remote computer device 16 in response to the second device 12 receiving at least the original media file 18 (step 304). In this method, the step of transcoding the original video data to the modified video data (step 306), the step of transcoding the original audio data to the modified audio data (step 308), and the modified media file 20 to the remote computer device 16 Can have a step (step 310) of transmitting to. The communication session can include a first notification of the motion detected by the motion detector of the first device 14.

<Interpretation>
The phrase "smart home" should be construed to mean a home or building equipped with a system and device that allows an occupant to remotely control or program an array of automated electronic devices. The term "home" is not limited to the dwelling itself, but may be any structure having a roof and walls and standing permanently in a place. For example, houses, offices, factories, trailer homes, sheds, warehouses, etc.

The steps described herein are not necessarily mandatory. Any step can be adjusted or changed. Other or additional steps can be used. A step, process, structure, and / or part of a device disclosed or shown in one embodiment, flowchart, or example herein is another embodiment, flowchart, or step disclosed or shown in an example. It can be used in combination with, or in place of, processes, structures, and / or devices. The embodiments and examples herein are not intended to be independent and separate from each other.

Section headings and subheadings herein are not intended to be limiting. Section headings and subheadings do not represent or limit the scope of the embodiments described by the sections to which the headings and subheadings relate. For example, the section title "Topic 1" can include embodiments not related to Topic 1, and embodiments described in other sections apply to embodiments described in the "Topic 1" section. Or they can be combined.

Devices, systems, embodiments, and processes may use computers. The routines, processes, methods, and algorithms described in the previous section can be implemented in the code module, or fully or partially automated by the code module. A code module is executed by one or more computers, computer processors, or machines configured to execute computer instructions. The code module can be stored in any type of non-volatile computer readable storage medium or computer storage device. For example, hard drives, solid state memories, flash memories, optical disks, etc. Processes and algorithms can be implemented in part or in whole in application-specific circuits. The results of the disclosed processes and steps can be permanently stored or stored in any type of computer storage. For example, volatile or non-volatile storage.

The various features and processes described above can be used independently of each other or combined in various forms. All combinations and partial combinations are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. Specific methods, events, states, and processes can also be omitted depending on the implementation. The methods, steps, and processes described herein are not limited to a particular order. The blocks, steps, and states associated with this can be performed in any other suitable order. For example, the described tasks or events can be performed in a different order than the disclosed order. Multiple steps can be combined into a single block or state. The illustrated tasks or events can be performed sequentially, in parallel, or in other embodiments. Tasks or events can be added or deleted with respect to the disclosed embodiments. The systems and components herein can be configured differently than described. For example, elements can be added, deleted, or rearranged to the disclosed embodiments.

Conditional phrases herein, such as "can," "can," "may," "may," "may," and the like, unless explicitly stated or can be understood from the context. It is intended that a particular embodiment includes certain features, elements, and / or steps, and does not include other embodiments. Thus, such conditional clauses are not intended to require features, elements, and / or steps in one or more embodiments, and whether or not these features, elements, and / or steps are included or not. It is not intended that one or more embodiments will always have logic that determines whether or not it is implemented in a particular embodiment. The terms "prepare", "include", "have", etc. are synonyms and are used in a non-limited and comprehensive manner, and do not exclude the addition of other elements, features, actions, actions, etc. .. The phrase "or" is used in a comprehensive sense (not in an exclusive sense). For example, when used to connect element lists, the phrase "or" refers to one, more, or all of the elements in the list. For example, in a conjunction such as "at least one of X, Y, Z", an item, phrase, etc. is either X, Y, or Z, unless explicitly stated or can be understood from the context. It means that it is okay. Thus, such conjunctions are not intended that a particular embodiment requires at least one X, at least one Y, and at least one Z.

The phrase "and / or" means that "and" applies to certain embodiments and "or" applies to certain embodiments. Thus, A, B, and / or X can be replaced with A, B, and C in one sentence and A, B, or C in another. A, B, and / or C include certain embodiments A and B, some embodiments A and C, some embodiments B and C, and some embodiments A only. It means that embodiments include only B, certain embodiments contain only C, and certain embodiments include A, B, and C. The words "and / or" are used to avoid unnecessary redundant descriptions.

Although specific embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, the above description is not intended to require specific features, characteristics, steps, modules or blocks. The novel methods and systems herein can be implemented in various forms. In addition, various omissions, substitutions and modifications may be made to the methods and systems herein without departing from the gist of the invention.

Claims (20)

How to interpret a media file
A step of transmitting an original media file from a first device to a second device, wherein the original media file contains original video data and original audio data.
The step of transcoding the original video data into the modified video data via the second device, wherein the modified video data has a modified video resolution smaller than the original video resolution of the original video data. Step,
A step of transcoding the original audio data into modified audio data different from the original audio data via the second device.
A step of transmitting a modified media file from the second device to a remote computer device, wherein the modified media file includes the modified video data and the modified audio data.
Have,
The method further
A step of initiating a communication session with the remote computer device in response to the second device receiving at least the original media file.
Steps to transcode the original video data into video data after modification,
Steps to transcode the original audio data into audio data after modification,
The step of transmitting the modified media file to the remote computer device,
Have
A method characterized by that. The method according to claim 1, wherein the original media file constitutes a full-resolution media file. The method of claim 1, wherein the modified video resolution is requested by the user. The method according to claim 1, wherein the modified audio data constitutes an Advanced Audio Coding (AAC). The method according to claim 1, wherein the method includes a step of storing at least one of the original media file and the modified media file via the second device. The method according to claim 5, wherein the method includes a step of storing at least one of the original media file and the modified media file on the flash storage of the second device. The method according to claim 1, wherein the original media file includes original video data having a resolution of 1080p, original video having a video frame rate of 30 frames per second, and original audio data of pulse code modulation. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method includes a step of displaying an image based on the modified video data on a display screen of the remote computer device. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method includes a step of outputting a voice based on the modified audio data from the speaker of the remote computer device. The step of transcoding the original video data and the step of transcoding the original audio data are performed at the same time, and the step of transmitting the original media file and the step of transmitting the modified media file transcode the original video data. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step is performed in real time for the step of performing and the step of transcoding the original audio data . The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication session includes a first notification of motion detected by the motion detector of the first device. It ’s a smart home system.
First device, configured to send the original file,
A file converter communicably connected to the first device to receive the original file from the first device, transcode the original file into a modified file, and transmit the modified file. Configured file converter,
A remote computer device that is communicably connected to the file converter and is configured to receive the modified file from the file converter.
Equipped with
The original file contains original video data and original audio data.
The file converter
In response to the file converter receiving at least the original file, a communication session with the remote computer device is initiated.
After changing the original video data, transcode it into video data.
After changing the original audio data, transcode it into audio data.
Send the modified file to the remote computer device
Is configured to
A system characterized by that. The system comprises a flash storage device connected to the file converter.
The system according to claim 1 and 2 , wherein the flash storage device can be configured to store at least one of the original file and the modified file. The system according to claim 12 , wherein the file converter includes an electronic door bell chime. The system according to claim 14 , wherein the electronic door bell chime is electrically connected to a building power source. The system according to claim 12, wherein the first device includes an electronic doorbell. It ’s a smart home device,
Communicatably connected to the first device and the remote computer device; receives the original file from the first device; transcodes the original file into the modified file; sends the modified file to the remote computer device A file converter, configured to
A memory, connected to the file converter and configured to store at least one of the original file and the modified file.
Equipped with
The original file contains original video data and original audio data.
The file converter
In response to the file converter receiving at least the original file, a communication session with the remote computer device is initiated.
After changing the original video data, transcode it into video data.
After changing the original audio data, transcode it into audio data.
Send the modified file to the remote computer device
Is configured to
A device that features that. The smart home device is equipped with an electronic door bell chime.
17. The device according to claim 17 , wherein the memory includes a flash storage device. 17. The device of claim 17 , wherein the device is arranged and configured to connect to a wall of a building. The smart home device is configured to be electrically connectable to the power source of the building.
19. The device of claim 19.

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