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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2020
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, Lincoln, 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, whereby the plurality of devices are covered by an insurance policy, such as a homeowners, renters, or personal articles insurance policy. The central controller may receive identifications for the devices, and may update an inventory list to include the plurality of devices. A total market value of the devices may be calculated, and the central controller may estimate any modification to the insurance policy based upon the total market value. The controller may facilitate the modification to the insurance policy with a customer and an insurance provider. The smart devices may be, or be associated with, appliances, electronics, computers, televisions, jewelry, vehicles, furniture, or other equipment or personal belongings.