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iControl Networks, Inc.

iControl Networks, Inc. appears to be significantly scaling back its patenting efforts across almost all categories, with its core areas like Web & Cloud Service Protocols (69.8% of portfolio) and Routing, Switching & QoS (68.9% of portfolio) experiencing sharp declines of -45.0% and -50.0% respectively in 2025. This widespread reduction, including a -100.0% decline in Network Management & Monitoring in 2026 so far, suggests a major shift away from active patent protection in its established communication and consumer alarm system domains.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

106 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 9 themes

Intelligent Alarm Management & Control

Systems and methods for processing, prioritizing, and presenting multiple alarms, including features like temporary pausing, customized display, and intelligent decision-making for alert delivery based on context or user profiles.

Alarm & Signaling Systems
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24since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Remote & Wireless Industrial Control

Systems and methods enabling the monitoring, configuration, and operation of industrial equipment and processes from a distance, often utilizing wireless communication protocols and networked platforms for enhanced flexibility and access.

Industrial Control Systems
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22since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Automated Network Provisioning

Systems and methods for automatically deploying, configuring, and updating network devices and services, including software updates, client onboarding, and topology management across various network types.

Network Management & Monitoring
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12since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Wearable & Mobile Interaction

Designing user interfaces and interaction methods specifically for mobile or wearable devices, enabling control of external systems, monitoring user states, or facilitating real-world transactions.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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6since 2023
new
Network Security & Access Controlfiltered

Methods and systems for protecting network resources and data from unauthorized access, misuse, or attack, encompassing authentication, authorization, encryption, and traffic filtering mechanisms. This includes securing communication channels and validating network access.

Routing, Switching & QoS
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6since 2023
n/a
Airspace & Drone Traffic Management

Systems and methods for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing the movement of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other aircraft, including real-time connectivity, flight planning, and route modification.

Wireless Networks
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Network Traffic Management & QoS

Techniques and systems for optimizing network traffic flow, distributing loads across multiple paths or resources, and ensuring quality of service based on various criteria like application type, latency, or resource availability. This includes dynamic path selection, congestion control, and resource allocation.

Routing, Switching & QoS
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3since 2023
n/a
Emergency & Safety Communication Systems

Technologies for transmitting critical alerts and information during emergencies, often involving wireless networks, specialized devices, and protocols to ensure timely and targeted communication to users or emergency services.

Alarm & Signaling SystemsWireless Networks
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3since 2023
n/a
IoT Device & Network Management

Methods and systems for monitoring, controlling, and managing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their communication networks, often involving adaptive or intelligent frameworks for data acquisition, relay, and automation.

Web & Cloud Service Protocols
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2since 2023
new

Patents

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Network Security & Access Control
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US 20240163293 A1APPLICATION
H04L9/40

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) NETWORKS

Filed:2023-11-22Pub:2024-05-16
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.

US 11916928 B2GRANTED
H04L12/28

Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks

Filed:2022-11-29Pub:2024-02-27
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.

US 11700142 B2GRANTED
H04L12/28

Security network integrating security system and network devices

Filed:2022-08-11Pub:2023-07-11
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.

US 20230216864 A1APPLICATION
H04L9/40

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) NETWORKS

Filed:2022-11-29Pub:2023-07-06
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system

US 11611568 B2GRANTED
H04L9/40

Communication protocols over internet protocol (IP) networks

Filed:2019-11-26Pub:2023-03-21
Applicant:Control Networks, Inc.

A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system.

US 20230039576 A1APPLICATION
H04L12/28

SECURITY NETWORK INTEGRATING SECURITY SYSTEM AND NETWORK DEVICES

Filed:2022-08-11Pub:2023-02-09
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.

US 11451409 B2GRANTED
H04L12/28

Security network integrating security system and network devices

Filed:2017-05-05Pub:2022-09-20
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

Systems and methods for a security network integrating security system and network devices are disclosed. A system may comprise a gateway and first and second security panels, each located at a premises. The first and second security panels may be connected, via respective first and second wireless communication protocols, to respective first and second security system components. The first and second security panels may receive respective first and second security data from the respective first and second security system components. The gateway may be configured to receive, via the first and second wireless communication protocols, the respective first and second security data. The gateway may be configured to transmit at least one of the first security data and the second security data to a security server located external to the premises.

US 11424980 B2GRANTED
H04L41/0806

Forming a security network including integrated security system components

Filed:2017-11-28Pub:2022-08-23
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

Methods and systems are disclosed for managing a premises. The premises may comprise a gateway device. The gateway device may detect a security system located at the premises. A remote server may comprise data for enabling a protocol supported by the security system. The gateway device may receive, from the remote server, the data for enabling a protocol. The gateway device may communicate, based on the protocol, with the security system.

US 20210092131 A1APPLICATION
H04L29/06

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) NETWORKS

Filed:2019-11-26Pub:2021-03-25
Applicant:iControl Networks, Inc.

A system and methods comprise a gateway that includes a processor coupled to a security system at a premises. A touchscreen at the premises is coupled to the gateway and presents user interfaces. The user interfaces include a security interface that provides control of functions of the security system and access to data collected by the security system, and a network interface that provides access to network devices. A camera is located at the premises and coupled to the gateway via a plurality of interfaces. A security server at a remote location is coupled to the gateway. The security server comprises a client interface through which remote client devices exchange data with the gateway and the security system

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