Method and system for using a video relay service with deaf, hearing-impaired or speech-impaired called parties
US10122968B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for enabling indirect person-to-person calls between deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired (D-HOH-SI) inmates in a correctional institution and D-HOH-SI called parties outside the correctional institution. A man-in-the-middle approach enables a complete separation of the inmate and called party, preventing any possible non-ASL communications between them, thereby ensuring the safety and security of inmates, called parties, and the public in general. Standard restrictions on allowed called parties are implemented, along with protection of confidential calls from being recorded. A first VRS system enables video communication between the inmate and the man-in-the-middle who is a sign language interpreter, while a second video communications system enables video communication between the man-in-the-middle and the called party. No direct video contact between the inmate and called party is allowed or required.
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