System and method for controlling, monitoring and recording of wireless communications in penal institutions
US9271145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2203/6081
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for controlling, monitoring, and recording of wireless telecommunications services associated with penal institutions is provided comprising a portable electronic device and application executing on the device that present a listing of available call destinations based on receiving a first instruction from a first authorized party possessing the device. The application receives a second instruction comprising a choice of a first call destination from the listing. The application transmits a third instruction requesting connection with the destination and joins a second authorized party associated with the first call destination in a first voice session. The application joins the first authorized party to the first session. The application further joins the first party to a second voice session initiated by the second party based on determining that the second party initiated the second session from the first destination. The device originates and receives transmissions solely upon approval of the application.
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