Patent ID: 11908255
Assignee: ALARM.COM INCORPORATED
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G  H

Claim 0:
1. A system comprising:
a connected door hinge that is configured to open and close a door, the connected door hinge comprising:
a first plate that is connected to a door frame;
a second plate that is connected to the door; and
a telescopic rod that is connected to the second plate, and that is configured to extend across to the first plate; and

a monitoring control unit that is configured to perform operations comprising:
receiving status data from a smart lock device that has a power connection and is mounted to the door, wherein the status data includes data indicating a power level of the smart lock device and whether the door is opened or closed;
in response to receiving the status data from the smart lock device, comparing the power level of the smart lock device to a threshold power level;
in response to comparing the power level of the smart lock device to the threshold power level, determining that the power level of the smart lock device does not satisfy the threshold power level; and
in response to determining that the power level of the smart lock device does not satisfy the threshold power level, transmitting an instruction to the connected door hinge to cause the telescopic rod to contract to close the door to allow the smart lock device to charge.