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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2019
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL (US);
Jackie O. Jordan, II, Bloomington, IL (US);
John Donovan, Bloomington, IL (US);
David Turrentine, Normal, IL (US);
Torri Wollenschlager, Bloomington, IL (US);
Bryan R. Nussbaum, Bloomington, IL (US);
Deanna Stockweather, Normal, IL (US);
Jeffrey W. Stoiber, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Kerstin Markwardt, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Gail L. Carlson, Bloomington, IL (US);
Kyle C. Schiebel, Bloomington, IL (US);
Troy Winslow, Bloomington, IL (US);
Joseph P. Harr, Bloomington, IL (US);
EllaKate Wagner, Mesa, AZ (US);
Michael Harris, Jr., Tempe, AZ (US);
Jennylind Sun, Bloomington, IL (US);
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems that manage building code compliance are provided. A smart or interconnected home may be populated with multiple smart or other devices that are in wired or wireless communication with a central controller. The smart devices may be covered by an insurance policy, such as a homeowners, renters, or personal articles insurance policy. The controller may receive building code compliance information associated with the smart devices, and may update an inventory list to include the building code compliance information. The controller may detect that one or more devices do not comply with building code requirements. The controller may transmit a notification to a customer about possible corrective actions to remedy non-compliant conditions and to facilitate building code compliance. The smart devices may be associated with appliances, electronics, wiring, pipes, ducts, or other equipment or personal belongings. Insurance discounts may be provided based upon the building code compliance functionality.