# US 9,439,034 B2 · Communications based on geo location information > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,439,034 B2 - Document ID: US9439034B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/456,706 - Filed: 2014-08-11 - Published: 2016-02-11 - Granted: 2016-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2014-08-11 - Assignees: Vivint, Inc. - Applicants: Vivint, Inc. - Inventors: Tim Lott; Brandon Bunker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9439034B2 ## CPC - H04W 4/021: Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences - H04L 12/2803: {Home automation networks} - H04L 12/2825: {Reporting to a device located outside the home and the home network (access arrangements H04L12/2856; for remote control or remote monitoring of applications H04L67/025; telephonic communication systems adapted for combination with telemetering systems H04M11/002)} - H04L 51/04: Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM] - H04L 51/046: Interoperability with other network applications or services - H04L 51/222: using geographical location information, e.g. messages transmitted or received in proximity of a certain spot or area - H04W 4/14: Short messaging services, e.g. short message services [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD] - G08C 2201/91: Remote control based on location and proximity - H04L 2012/2841: {Wireless} - H04W 88/06: adapted for operation in multiple networks {or having at least two operational modes}, e.g. multi-mode terminals - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) - G08C: TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILAR SIGNALS (fluid pressure transmitting systems F15B; mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member into a different variable G01D5/00; mechanical control systems G05G) ## Abstract Methods and systems are described for communicating messages using a home automation system. An example computer-implemented method for communicating based on geo location information using an automation and security system includes determining a geo location of a person relative to a property being monitored by the automation and security system, and automatically delivering a message to the person based on the geo location. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A computer implemented method for communicating based on geo location information using an automation and security system at a property, comprising: determining, via a processor of a control panel of the automation and security system, a geo location of a first mobile device associated with a first occupant of the property and a geo location of a second mobile device associated with a second occupant of the property, the property comprising a home being monitored by the automation and security system; determining, via the processor, the geo location of the first mobile device is outside a geo fence associated with the property and the geo location of the second mobile device is within the geo fence associated with the property; identifying, via the processor, a scheduled appointment associated with the first and second occupants; delivering, via a speaker of the control panel, an audio notification indicating the geo location of the first mobile device is outside the geo fence; and automatically delivering, via the processor, a prerecorded audio message to the first mobile device while bypassing sending the prerecorded audio message to the second mobile device based at least in part on the geo location of the first mobile device being outside the geo fence and the geo location of the second mobile device being within the geo fence, the prerecorded audio message indicating the scheduled appointment. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: establishing at least one rule based at least in part on the geo location; and automatically delivering the message to at least one of the first and second occupants based on the at least one rule. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the message includes at least one of a text message, an audio message, a two-way call, an email, or a combination thereof. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein determining that the geo location is outside of the geo fence prompts automatic delivery of the message. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: determining a change in the geo location; and automatically delivering the message based on the change in geo location. ### Claim 6 An apparatus for communicating based on geo location information using an automation and security system, comprising: a processor of a control panel of the automation and security system; a memory in electronic communication with the processor; and instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to: determine a geo location of a first mobile device associated with a first occupant of the property and a geo location of a second mobile device associated with a second occupant of the property, the property comprising a home being monitored by the automation and security system; establish at least one rule for delivering a message to the mobile device based at least in part on the geo location; identify, in conjunction with the at least one rule, a scheduled appointment associated with the first and second occupants; determine, based on the at least one rule, the geo location of the first mobile device is outside a geo fence associated with the property and the geo location of the second mobile device is within the geo fence associated with the property; deliver, via a speaker of the control panel, an audio notification indicating the geo location of the first mobile device is outside the geo fence; and deliver a prerecorded audio message to the first mobile device while bypassing sending the prerecorded audio message to the second mobile device based at least in part on the geo location of the first mobile device being outside the geo fence and the geo location of the second mobile device being within the geo fence, the prerecorded audio message indicating the scheduled appointment. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the at least one rule is established via a user interface of the automation and security system. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the geo location is determined at least in part from a global position system (GPS) device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the at least one rule includes a plurality of rules; and delivering the message occurs after at least two of the plurality of rules are satisfied. ### Claim 10 A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processor of a control panel of an automation and security system to: establish a rule, at least one criteria for the rule including a geo location of a first mobile device associated with a first occupant of a property and a geo location of a second mobile device associated with a second occupant of the property, the property comprising a home being monitored by the automation and security system; identify, in conjunction with the at least one rule, a scheduled appointment associated with the first and second occupants; determine the geo location of the first mobile device is outside a geo fence associated with the property and the geo location of the second mobile device is within the geo fence associated with the property; deliver, via a speaker of the control panel, an audio notification indicating the geo location of the first mobile device is outside the geo fence; and automatically deliver a prerecorded audio message to the first mobile device while bypassing sending the prerecorded audio message to the second mobile device based at least in part on the geo location of the first mobile device being outside the geo fence and the geo location of the second mobile device being within the geo fence, the prerecorded audio message indicating the scheduled appointment. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein the rule is established via user input at the control panel. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein the geo location is determined at least in part by communications with a global positioning system (GPS) device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein the instructions are executable to: receive a manual input from at least one user that authorizes delivery of the message. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein the message is delivered automatically when the rule is satisfied. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The computer-readable medium of claim 10, wherein the control panel operates as a speaker phone for two-way audible communication with at least one of the first and second mobile devices carried by the first and second occupants.