Set top box automation
AssigneeVivint, Inc.
InventorsJungtaik Hwang, Matthew J. Eyring, James E. Nye, Jeremy B. Warren
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method for integration of a set top box and an automation system is described. In one configuration, subscriber program content is provided. An aspect of a premises is monitored via one or more sensors. A monitor channel may be provided to display the monitored aspect of the premises. The monitor channel may be displayed in a channel guide among channels of the subscriber program content.
Claims20
A computer-implemented method for integration of a set top box and an automation system, the method comprising:
- providing, via one or more processors, subscriber program content;
- monitoring, via the one or more processors, an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors;
- detecting, via the one or more processors, a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises;
- and
- providing, via the one or more processors, a notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of a content being currently viewed on the set top box.
A home automation system configured for integration of a set top box and an automation system, comprising:
- a processor;
- one or more speakers;
- memory in electronic communication with the processor;
- instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
- provide subscriber program content;
- monitor an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors;
- detect a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises;
- and
- provide a notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of a content being currently viewed on the set top box.
A computer-program product for integrating, via a processor, a set top box and automation system, the computer-program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
- provide subscriber program content;
- monitor an aspect of a premises using one or more sensors;
- detect a predetermined change related to the monitored aspect of the premises;
- and
- provide a notification for display in at least a portion of a viewing area of a content being currently viewed on the set top box.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.