On-demand video communication for controlled-environment facility residents
US8929525B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/56
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
During a voice call from a resident of a controlled-environment facility to another party, a selection of an option by the resident or the other party to convert the voice call to a video communication between the resident and the other party may be made. Whereupon, a controlled-environment communications processing system may confirm that the other call party agrees to convert the voice call to a video communication, and may query a controlled-environment facility administration and management system to confirm that the resident may take part in a video communication. Thereafter, such as in response to confirmation both parties agree to convert the voice call to a video communication and/or that the resident may take part in a video communication, a video communication link may be established between a communication device in use by the resident and a communication device in use by the other party.
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