Patent ID: 8731975
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. A system for utilizing IP-addressable devices for maintaining an inventory of assets located at a residential or commercial property covered under an insurance policy, comprising: an inventory database configured to store inventory information about assets located at an insured property; a communication interface configured to communicate with networks of IP-addressable devices for receiving registration data and operational data associated with one or more IP-addressable devices connected to each of the networks, the one or more devices comprising home appliances or commercial building mechanicals and being configured for automated assignment of IP-addresses, the operational data associated with the one or more IP-addressable devices indicating at least one of operational status, condition, and use of one of the assets located at the insured property; and a business logic computer in communication with the database and the communication interface, configured to: