Systems and methods for analyzing sensor data to detect property intrusion events

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to identifying property intrusion events based upon sensor data received from smart devices populated about a home. A smart home controller may compare the sensor data to baseline sensor data to dynamically identify an intrusion event that may be occurring. The controller may generate a notification and determine an action to perform to facilitate damage or risk mitigation. Accordingly, an individual associated with the home may be notified of the event, and then select to perform the action, such as via their mobile device. In some implementations, the controller may automatically perform the action. As a result, in response to computer identification of an intrusion event, corrective action may be taken or prompted, or otherwise any damage caused by the intrusion event may be mitigated, reducing insurance claims or claim amounts associated with intrusion events. Insurance discounts may be provided based upon the risk mitigation functionality.

1 . A computer-implemented method of detecting property intrusion within a property, the property populated with a hardware controller in communication with a plurality of sensors disposed within the property, the method comprising:
 receiving, by the hardware controller, sensor data from at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors, wherein the sensor data (i) indicates a location of the at least one sensor within the property, (ii) comprises audio data indicating an actual amount of distinct sounds, and (iii) comprises motion sensor data indicating whether any individual is located within the property and whether any individual is located exterior to the property;   analyzing the received audio data to identify a property intrusion event;   analyzing the received motion sensor data to determine, based on whether any individual is located within the property and whether any individual is located exterior to the property, whether the property is occupied;   determining, based on the received audio data and on whether the property is occupied, that a type of the property intrusion event corresponds to an individual attempting to break down or enter a door of the property;   accessing, by the hardware controller, baseline audio data corresponding to the type of the property intrusion event, wherein the baseline audio data indicates a baseline amount of distinct sounds consistent with an intrusion attempt;   determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data by determining that the actual amount of distinct sounds is consistent with the baseline amount of distinct sounds;   determining a mitigating action to perform to mitigate the property intrusion event, wherein the determined mitigating action is to activate a set of light associated with an area of the property corresponding to the received audio data; and   communicating, to an electronic device of an individual associated with the property, a notification (i) indicating the property intrusion event, and (ii) enabling the individual associated with the property to activate the set of lights associated with the area of the property corresponding to the received audio data.   
     
     
         2 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein accessing the baseline audio data corresponding to the type of the property intrusion event comprises:
 accessing baseline audio data associated with an actual instance of a baseline door being broken down.   
     
     
         3 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein accessing the baseline audio data corresponding to the type of the property intrusion event comprises:
 accessing baseline audio data associated with a staged instance of a baseline door being broken down.   
     
     
         4 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data is further by:
 calculating a similarity percentage between the received audio data and the baseline audio data; and   determining that the similarity percentage at least meets a threshold percentage.   
     
     
         5 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 responsive to determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data, activating an alarm within the property.   
     
     
         6 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 responsive to determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data, communicating the notification to a law enforcement entity.   
     
     
         7 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 activating the set of lights associated with the area of the property.   
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein receiving the sensor data from the at least one sensor comprises:
 receiving the sensor data further comprising digital image data.   
     
     
         10 . The computer-implemented method of  claim 1 , wherein accessing the baseline sensor data comprises:
 sending a request to a back-end server to access the baseline sensor data; and   receiving, from the back-end server, the baseline sensor data.   
     
     
         11 . A hardware controller for detecting property intrusion within a property, the hardware controller in communication with a set of sensors populated within the property, comprising:
 a communication module interfacing with the set of sensors populated within the property;   a memory storing non-transitory computer executable instructions; and   a processor interfacing with the communication module and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to execute the non-transitory computer executable instructions to cause the processor to:
 receive, via the communication module, sensor data from at least one sensor of the set of sensors, wherein the sensor data (i) indicates a location of the at least one sensor within the property, (ii) comprises audio data indicating an actual amount of distinct sounds, and (iii) comprises motion sensor data indicating whether any individual is located within the property and whether any individual is located exterior to the property, 
 analyze the received audio data to identify a property intrusion event, 
 analyze the received motion sensor data to determine, based on whether any individual is located within the property and whether any individual is located exterior to the property, whether the property is occupied, 
 determine, based on the received audio data and on whether the property is occupied, that a type of the property intrusion event corresponds to an individual attempting to break down or enter a door of the property, 
 access baseline audio data corresponding to the type of the property intrusion event, wherein the baseline audio data indicates a baseline amount of distinct sounds consistent with an intrusion attempt, 
 determine that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data by determining that the actual amount of distinct sounds is consistent with the baseline amount of distinct sounds, 
 determine a mitigating action to perform to mitigate the property intrusion event, wherein the determined mitigating action is to activate a set of light associated with an area of the property corresponding to the received audio data, and 
 communicate, to an electronic device of an individual associated with the property, a notification (i) indicating the property intrusion event, and (ii) enabling the individual associated with the property to activate the set of lights associated with the area of the property corresponding to the received audio data. 
   
     
     
         12 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the baseline audio data is associated with an actual instance of a baseline door being broken down. 
     
     
         13 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the baseline audio data is associated with a staged instance of a baseline door being broken down. 
     
     
         14 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein to determine that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data is further by:
 calculating a similarity percentage between the received audio data and the baseline audio data, and   determining that the similarity percentage at least meets a threshold percentage.   
     
     
         15 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the processor is further configured to:
 responsive to determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data, activate an alarm within the property.   
     
     
         16 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the processor is further configured to:
 responsive to determining that the received audio data is consistent with the baseline audio data, communicate the notification to a law enforcement entity.   
     
     
         17 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the processor is further configured to:
 activate the set of lights associated with the area of the property.   
     
     
         18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein the sensor data further comprises digital image data. 
     
     
         20 . The hardware controller of  claim 11 , wherein accessing the baseline sensor data comprises:
 sending a request to a back-end server to access the baseline sensor data; and   receiving, from the back-end server, the baseline sensor data.