Systems And Methods For Coordinating Collection Of Evidence
First Claim
1. A method performed by a processor for coordinating the collection of data regarding an incident, the processor comprising a memory and a detector, the method comprising:
- receiving a request to collect the data regarding the incident;
recording in the memory a first event record associated with the request;
guiding the operator to orient the detector toward the incident to collect the data; and
recording the data in the memory.
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Abstract
A method for coordinated collection of data regarding an incident. An electronic control device performs the method. The electronic control device provides a stimulus signal to a target and logs each delivery of the stimulus signal. The method includes in any practical order: (a) receiving a request to collect the data regarding the incident; (b) recording the request in the log; (c) notifying an operator of the electronic control device regarding the request; and (d) providing an instruction to the operator for orienting a detector toward the incident to collect the data.
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54 Claims
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1. A method performed by a processor for coordinating the collection of data regarding an incident, the processor comprising a memory and a detector, the method comprising:
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receiving a request to collect the data regarding the incident; recording in the memory a first event record associated with the request; guiding the operator to orient the detector toward the incident to collect the data; and recording the data in the memory.
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2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
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obtaining indicia of generating a current for passing through a human or animal target to inhibit use of skeletal muscles by the target; and recording in the memory a second event record associated with the indicia of generating the current.
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3. The method of claim 1 wherein recording comprises storing indicia of date and time.
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4. The method of claim 1 wherein the first event record comprises an identity of the originator of the request.
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5. The method of claim 1 wherein the first event record comprises a location of the incident.
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6. The method of claim 1 further comprising receiving a bearing to the incident.
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7. The method of claim 1 wherein guiding comprises providing sound to the operator.
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8. The method of claim 7 wherein the sound stops when operator compliance with guiding is substantially complete.
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9. The method of claim 1 wherein guiding comprises providing a presentation for display to the operator.
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10. The method of claim 9 wherein the presentation comprises a direction to turn to orient the detector.
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11. The method of claim 9 wherein the presentation comprises a bearing for orienting the detector.
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12. The method of claim 1 further comprising determining a present orientation of the detector.
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13. The method of claim 1 further comprising calculating a desired orientation of the detector for collecting the data.
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14. The method of claim 1 wherein guiding comprises:
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comparing a present orientation of the detector to a desired orientation of the detector for collecting the data; and providing sound for the operator in accordance with comparing.
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15. The method of claim 1 wherein guiding comprises:
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comparing a present orientation of the detector to a desired orientation of the detector for collecting the data; and providing a presentation for display to the operator in accordance with comparing.
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16. The method of claim 1 wherein guiding comprises:
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comparing a present orientation of the detector to a desired orientation of the detector for collecting the data; and recording in the memory an extent of operator compliance in accordance with comparing.
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17. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
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determining operator compliance with a desired orientation of the detector for collecting the data; and transmitting a notice of operator compliance.
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18. The method of claim 1 wherein:
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the processor is part of a primary subsystem of a plurality of primary subsystems; and the method further comprises transmitting the request for receipt by another primary subsystem of the plurality of primary subsystems.
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19. The method of claim 1 wherein the detector detects audio data.
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20. The method of claim 1 wherein the detector detects video data.
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21. The method of claim 1 wherein the detector detects scanned data.
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22. The method of claim 1 wherein the request comprises a location of the incident.
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23. The method of claim 1 wherein the request comprises a bearing to the incident.
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24. The method of claim 1 wherein the request comprises a location of a primary subsystem that sent the request.
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25. A method performed by an electronic control device within range of a primary subsystem for coordinating the collection of data by the primary subsystem regarding an incident, the method comprising:
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transmitting a request to coordinate collection of the data; receiving from the primary subsystem a notice in accordance with the request; providing a stimulus signal to a human or animal target; and recording a delivery of the stimulus signal.
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26. The method of claim 25 further comprising storing indicia of the request.
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27. The method of claim 25 further comprising storing indicia of date and time.
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28. The method of claim 25 further comprising storing a location of the incident.
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29. The method of claim 25 further comprising storing a bearing to the incident.
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30. The method of claim 25 wherein transmitting is responsive to operation of a control of the electronic control device.
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31. The method of claim 25 further comprising providing a presentation in accordance with the notice on a display of the electronic control device.
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32. The method of claim 25 wherein receiving the notice comprises receiving an identity of the primary subsystem.
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33. The method of claim 25 wherein the request comprises a request to collect video data.
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34. The method of claim 25 wherein the request comprises a request to collect audio data.
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35. The method of claim 25 wherein the request comprises a location of the incident.
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36. The method of claim 25 wherein the request comprises a bearing to the incident.
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37. A primary subsystem that coordinates the collection of a data regarding an incident while proximate to a location of the incident, the primary subsystem comprising:
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a detector that detects the data related to the incident; a user interface that; (1) determines a revision of the data; and (2) comprises a control operable by the user; a recorder that records the data and the revision; and a transmitter that transmits, in response to operation of the control, a first request to coordinate data collection.
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38. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein:
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the primary subsystem further comprises a receiver; and the receiver receives an acceptance of the first request.
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39. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the transmitter further transmits a bearing to the incident.
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40. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the transmitter further transmits a location of the incident.
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41. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the first request comprises a request to collect video data.
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42. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the first request comprises a request to collect audio data.
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43. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the first request comprises a location of the incident.
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44. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein the first request comprises a bearing to the incident.
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45. The primary subsystem of claim 37 wherein:
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the primary subsystem further comprises a receiver; and the receiver receives from at least one other primary subsystem a second request to coordinate data collection.
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46. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the transmitter further transmits an acceptance of the second request.
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47. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the second request comprises a request to orient the detector toward the incident.
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48. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the second request comprises a request to collect video data.
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49. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the second request comprises a request to collect audio data.
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50. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the second request comprises a location of the incident.
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51. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein the second request comprises a bearing to the incident.
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52. The primary subsystem of claim 45 wherein:
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the user interface notifies the operator of the second request; and the user interface guides the operator to orient the detector toward the incident.
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53. The primary subsystem of claim 52 wherein guiding the operator comprises reporting to the operator a direction for orientation.
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54. The primary subsystem of claim 52 wherein guiding the operator comprises reporting to the operator a number of degrees to turn the detector.
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