Systems and methods for programming, controlling and monitoring wireless networks

• US 9,734,694 B2
• Filed: 09/25/2014
• Issued: 08/15/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 10/04/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sol Mingso Li
• Original Assignee: Sol Mingso Li
• Inventors: Li, Sol Mingso
• Primary Examiner(s): Bousono, Orlando
• Application Number:
  US14/497,248
• Publication Number:
  US 20150097669A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,055 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/24 Reminder alarms, e.g. anti-loss alarms
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 5/222 Personal calling arrangements or devices, i.e. paging systems selective calling systems and call receivers H04W84/00, H04W68/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/18 Processing of user or subscriber data, e.g. subscribed services, user preferences or user profiles; Transfer of user or subscriber data
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 8/20 Transfer of user or subscriber data
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 84/042 Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems

Abstract

A system for programming, controlling and monitoring wireless networks enabling a wireless device (Dev) being utilized and integrated into car electronic control module or home (or business) alarm/security system. This system also presents a general control (robotic) device, which controls general input and output functions, where plurality of cellular handsets, internet devices can co-control, monitor, share and exchange information through the cellular, the internet networks and other wire/wireless network.

Claims

1. A computerized method for identifying and registering a new appliance, useful in association with a mobile device associated with an owner, the method comprising:

receiving a one-time and time-limited activation code at a new appliance from a mobile device associated with the owner, the one-time and time-limited activation code provided to the mobile device by a cellular service provider;

transmitting by the new appliance via a cellular network the one-time and time-limited activation code and a unique appliance identifier of the new appliance to the cellular service provider; and

receiving at the new appliance via the cellular network an assigned phone number and activation acknowledgement from the cellular service provider.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the one-time and time-limited activation code is received via at least one of a short range wired communications channel, a short range wireless communications channel and a portable memory module medium.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving appliance data associated with the new appliance, associating the appliance data with the mobile device, associating the appliance data with the cellular service provider, and associating the appliance data with the owner.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the one-time and time-limited activation code is based on at least one of:

personal information associated with the owner;

a mode of financial payment associated with the owner;

an activation key assigned by the cellular service provider;

an activation type;

an activation methodology; and

an encryption key.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the unique appliance identifier includes at least one of an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), an Electronic Serial Number (ESN), a Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID), an International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMEI), a Serial Number (SN), a model number and a manufacturer name.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving and registering a unique identifier associated with the mobile device and thereby limiting communications to the mobile device.

7. The method of claim 6 further comprising registering a second mobile device by:

receiving from the mobile device associated with the owner an identifier of the second mobile device;

transmitting a registration acknowledgement to the mobile device; and

transmitting registration instructional information to the second mobile device.

8. The method of claim 7 further comprising deregistering the second mobile device by:

receiving from the mobile device the identifier of the second mobile device;

transmitting a deregistration acknowledgement to the mobile device;

transmitting a deregistration command to the second mobile device; and

ceasing communication with the deregistered second mobile device.

9. The method of claim 6 further comprising registering a second mobile device by:

receiving from the mobile device an identifier of the second mobile device;

transmitting a registration acknowledgement to the mobile device;

transmitting registration instruction information to the second mobile device; and

restricting functionality of the second mobile device to an entry and exit of a house associated with the owner.

10. The method of claim 6 further comprising registering a second mobile device by:

receiving from the mobile device an identifier of the second mobile device;

transmitting a registration acknowledgement to the mobile device;

transmitting registration instruction information to the second mobile device;

restricting functionality of the second mobile device by not allowing it to register; and

ceasing communication of the second mobile device on a programmed time and date.

11. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving from the mobile device a unique identifier associated with a second mobile device and providing a download link of an appliance communication application to the second mobile device.

12. The method of claim 1 further comprising soliciting a second mobile device to register with the new appliance to enable future communications between the second mobile device and the new appliance.

13. The method of claim 12 further comprising deregistering the second mobile device to disable communications between the second mobile device and the new appliance.

14. The method of claim 12 further comprising receiving at the second mobile device at least one of a user security password and an email address, thereby enabling the second mobile device to add the user security password and the email address and associating the new appliance with the second mobile device.

15. The method of claim 7 further comprising receiving a disable command and the unique identifier associated with the second mobile device from the mobile device, thereby disabling communications between the appliance and the second mobile device.

16. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving a registration solicitation from an unregistered third party mobile device;

sending at least one alert message to the mobile device;

receiving a positive/negative confirmation from the mobile device; and

registering/not registering the unregistered third party mobile device.

17. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving a registration solicitation from an unregistered third party mobile device;

sending at least one alert message to the mobile device;

receiving a matched password from the unregistered third party mobile device; and

registering the unregistered third party mobile device.

18. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

detecting the presence of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) module.

19. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) location request from the mobile device; and

sending a current GPS location to the mobile device.

20. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving a missing mobile device location request from the mobile device; and

sending a current Global Positioning System (GPS) location of the missing mobile device to the mobile device.

21. The method of claim 1 further comprising completing a toll payment by using an account set up by the mobile device and associated with a company payment receivable account of a company which owns a toll taking device;

receiving a toll-payment demand associated with toll paying account information from the toll taking device;

completing a toll-payment including transmitting to the toll-taking device the toll paying account information associated with the company which owns the toll-taking device; and

storing the toll paying account information in an appliance memory.

22. The method of claim 21 further comprising transmitting the completed toll payment to the mobile device.

23. The method of claim 1 further comprising completing a toll-payment by using an on-demand account set up by the mobile device and associated with the owner of the mobile device;

receiving a toll-payment demand from a toll taking device; and

completing, in response to the toll-payment demand, the toll-payment including transmitting toll paying account information associated with the owner of the mobile device to the toll-taking device.

24. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving an alert from at least one sensor associated with the new appliance; and

transmitting the alert to the mobile device.

25. The method of claim 24 wherein the at least one sensor includes at least one of a motion detection sensor, an audio sensor, a video sensor, and a thermal sensor.

26. The method of claim 24 further comprising:

detecting when a vehicle associated with the new appliance is in stationary position for a duration of time and detecting closed windows and doors;

detecting at least one of a moving object and a heat source inside the vehicle; and

transmitting a warning message to the mobile device.

27. The method of claim 26 further comprising receiving a command from the mobile device, wherein the command comprises at least one of:

unlocking a door;

rolling down a window;

sounding a horn;

triggering an alarm;

turning on a heater;

turning on an air-conditioner;

flashing a light; and

dialing an emergency center and enabling a hands-free microphone and speaker of the vehicle.

28. The method of claim 27 further comprising transmitting at least one of a video image and an audio file to the mobile device.

29. The method of claim 1 wherein the new appliance is associated with a vehicle and the method further comprises receiving at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) location with a programmed speed from the mobile device.

30. The method of claim 29 further comprising detecting and storing when the speed of the vehicle exceeds the programmed speed while the vehicle is proximate to the at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) location.

31. The method of claim 30 further comprising transmitting a corresponding alert to the mobile device.

32. The method of claim 1 wherein the new appliance is associated with a vehicle and the method further comprises receiving at least one Global Positioning System (GPS) location with a programmed timer in minute resolution value from the roistered mobile device.

33. The method of claim 32 further comprising recording route tracking data associated with the vehicle every time when the programmed timer reaches a programmed minute resolution value, the route tracking data comprising:

a speed of the vehicle;

the at least one GPS location;

a time;

a date; and

the vehicle'"'"'s identification.

34. The method of claim 6 further comprising receiving an input status query from the mobile device associated with the owner.

35. The method of claim 34 further comprising transmitting the corresponding input status to the mobile device.

36. The method of claim 6 further comprising:

receiving a proximity query from the mobile device, wherein the proximity query is relative to a physical location;

receiving a connection request and an appliance application code from the mobile device; and

transmitting the appliance application code or a download link to the mobile device thereby enabling the mobile device to operate the new appliance or a house related equipment.

37. The method of claim 36 further comprising receiving a command from the mobile device, wherein the command is associated with an entertainment system.

38. The method of claim 6 further comprising receiving a command from the mobile device associated with the owner, wherein the command is associated with a vehicle.

39. The method of claim 38 wherein the command is at least one of a door lock or unlock command, a window open or close command, and an air conditioner on or off command.

40. The method of claim 1 further comprising forwarding a command from the mobile device to another device, wherein the command is at least one of a security system command, a vehicular command, and a surveillance system command.

41. The method of claim 1 further comprising forwarding a command from the mobile device to another device, wherein the command is at least one of a home entryway command, an irrigation system command, a Heating Air-conditioning &

Ventilation (HAV) system command, an appliance command, an entertainment system command, a power generator command, a solar power system command, a fitness system command, a communication system command, a personal computer command, a home illumination system command, and a swimming pool or spa heating command.

42. The method of claim 40 further comprising transmitting a corresponding alert to the mobile device.

43. The method of claim 1 further comprising forwarding a command from the mobile device to another device associated with a utility service provider, wherein the command is a utility service account payment setup associated with at least one of an electric service, a water service, a gas service, a waste disposal service, and a recycling service.

44. The method of claim 1 further comprising forwarding a monthly service bill associated with at least one of an electric service, a water service, a gas service, a waste disposal service, and a recycling service to a corresponding associated utility service provider.

45. The method of claim 1 further comprising transmitting a message to the mobile device with input event associated with a doorbell and an intercom, and thereby enabling two way communications between the mobile device and the doorbell and the intercom.

46. The method of claim 1 further comprising transmitting an email address and a command to an email server for the purpose of emailing a recovered password of the owner of said email address.

47. The method of claim 1 further comprising transmitting an alert message of a location and a nature of the new appliance to the mobile device and to an emergency station when a certain event happens.

48. The method of claim 47 further indicating the certain event as being:

an air bag being inflated;

or

an impact to a body of a vehicle.

49. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving a panic input from the mobile device, the method comprising:

turning on emergency lights;

transmitting an alert message with a location of the mobile device to an emergency station;

transmitting the alert message to another mobile device; and

providing a two way communications on a vehicle'"'"'s hands-free microphone and speaker.

50. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving from the mobile device a programming command comprising;

programming a recording time;

starting recording a video input;

opening a pet utility door;

playing an audio recorder;

running a Real-Time Clock (RTC) for a programmed period of time;

closing the pet utility door;

stop recording the video input; and

transmitting a message to the mobile device.

51. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving from the mobile device a programming command comprising;

programming a recording time;

starting a recording video input;

opening a pet utility door;

playing an audio recorder;

running a Real-Time Clock (RTC) for a programmed period of time;

closing the pet utility door;

stop recording the video input;

transmitting a message to the mobile device; and

playing back the recorded video input.

52. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

receiving from the mobile device a programming command comprising;

programming a feeding time;

opening a feeder door;

running a Real-Time Clock (RTC) for a programmed period of time; and

closing the feeder door.

53. The method of claim 6 further comprising receiving a command from the mobile device associated with the owner and further receiving a second command from a second mobile device associated with the owner wherein the commands are associated with a robotic control device.