System and method for charging electronic devices in a controlled environment
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1. A charging system for providing electrical charge in a controlled-environment facility, the charging system comprising:
- a power source configured to deliver power to a telephone outlet via telephone wiring; and
an inmate-accessible charging station including;
power circuitry configured to receive power from the power source via a connection to the telephone outlet;
an energy repository configured to store the received energy;
a controller configured to regulate discharging of energy from the energy repository based on a threshold of remaining energy stored in the energy repository; and
an electronic device interface configured to discharge the energy stored in the energy repository to an inmate electronic device according to the regulation from the controller.
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Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed for providing electrical charge to residents of a controlled-environment facility. In an embodiment, a charging station may be provided in an area accessible to an inmate to allow charging of in an inmate smart device, such as a phone or tablet. In an embodiment, a portable charger may be provided to an inmate for charging a smart device.
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1. A charging system for providing electrical charge in a controlled-environment facility, the charging system comprising:
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a power source configured to deliver power to a telephone outlet via telephone wiring; and an inmate-accessible charging station including; power circuitry configured to receive power from the power source via a connection to the telephone outlet; an energy repository configured to store the received energy; a controller configured to regulate discharging of energy from the energy repository based on a threshold of remaining energy stored in the energy repository; and an electronic device interface configured to discharge the energy stored in the energy repository to an inmate electronic device according to the regulation from the controller. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A charging station for providing electrical charge in a controlled-environment facility, the charging station comprising:
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a solar panel configured to receive light energy from a controlled-environment light source; an accumulator configured to store energy received by the solar panel; a controller configured to regulate discharging of energy from the accumulator based on a threshold of remaining energy stored in the accumulator; and a charging interface configured to discharge the energy stored in the accumulator to an electronic device according to the regulation from the controller. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A charging station for providing electrical charge in a controlled-environment facility, the charging station comprising:
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an energy collector configured to receive power; an accumulator, configured to store energy and receive power from the energy collector; a controller configured to regulate discharging of energy from the accumulator based on a threshold of remaining energy stored in the accumulator; a charging interface configured to discharge the energy stored in the accumulator to an electronic device according to the regulation from the controller; and an alarm to prevent inmate tampering. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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