Interactive audio/video system and device for use in a secure facility
US9030292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/32
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and device for providing services to a secure facility. The system includes a kiosk with a processor, display, speaker, microphone, and a camera, and the kiosk communicates with a server that includes a server processor, a network interface unit, and a computer memory. The kiosk receives communications and transmits audio and video of the communications to the server via an internet connection, and the server records the audio and video and transmits the audio and video to a destination. The kiosk is configured to authenticate the identity of a user by verifying a personal identification number entered by the user and also performing one or more of a facial recognition via the camera or a biometric voice recognition via the microphone. The kiosk provides access to services including internet services, text-based messaging, tele-medical services, religious and educational materials, commissary ordering, and entertainment.
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