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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2018
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL (US);
Shawn M. Call, Bloomington, IL (US);
Daryoush Hakimi-Boushehri, Bloomington, IL (US);
John H. Weekes, Bloomington, IL (US);
Ronny S. Bryant, Bloomington, IL (US);
Jennifer Criswell, Bloomington, IL (US);
Todd Binion, Bloomington, IL (US);
Jackie O. Jordan, II, Bloomington, IL (US);
Elisabeth McDermeit, Bloomington, IL (US);
John Donovan, Bloomington, IL (US);
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems for processing insurance policies associated with properties may be provided. A property may be populated with a plurality of smart devices or devices that are connected to a central controller, such as via wired or wireless communication. The plurality of devices may be covered by an insurance policy, such as a homeowners, renters, or personal articles insurance policy. The central controller may detect an insurance-related event and may retrieve sensor data and pricing information from one or more of the devices. The central controller may assess damage to the devices and may generate a proposed insurance claim based upon damage to the identified devices. Additionally, the central controller may facilitate a processing of the proposed insurance claim with a customer and an insurance provider. The smart devices may be, or be attached to, appliances, electronics, computers, televisions, jewelry, vehicles, furniture, or other equipment or personal belongings.