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Covert monitoring and recording of audio and video in controlled-environment facilities

US9113131B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2013
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2250/22
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for covert monitoring and/or recording of audio and/or video in controlled-environment facilities are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method may include capturing at least one of: an audio, a video, or a picture of one or more residents of a controlled-environment facility using a communication device disposed within the controlled-environment facility, where the communication device is not being used in any communication session during at least a portion of the capturing; and storing the at least one of the audio, video, or picture.

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