Parolee Communication and Control System and Method

• US 20140002575A1
• Filed: 06/27/2012
• Published: 01/02/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Robert Fennell
• Original Assignee: Robert Fennell
• Inventors: Fennell, Robert
• Granted Patent: US 8,866,869 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/14.02
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/0269 System arrangements wherein the object is to detect the exact location of child or item using a navigation satellite system, e.g. GPS
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/0469 Presence detectors to detect unsafe condition, e.g. infrared sensor, microphone G08B21/0476 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/0476 Cameras to detect unsafe condition, e.g. video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 21/22 responsive to presence or absence of persons
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2007/145 Handheld terminals
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/141 between two video terminals, e.g. videophone telephonic communication systems combined with television receiver for reception of entertainment or information matter H04M11/085
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/185 from a mobile camera, e.g. for remote control

Abstract

A communication and control system and method for a parolee includes a communication device including a visual alert component capable of providing one-way communication to the parolee, an auditory link capable of providing two-way verbal communication to and from the parolee, and a visual link capable of providing two-way visual communication to and from the parolee, and a GPS tracking device configured to indicate the location of the parolee. The communication device and the GPS tracking device are configured to be controlled remotely.

Claims

1. A communication and control system for a parolee comprising:

a communication device including at least one light capable of providing one-way communication to the parolee, a microphone and a speaker capable of providing two-way verbal communication to and from the parolee, and a camera and video screen capable of providing two-way visual communication to and from the parolee; and

a GPS tracking device configured to indicate the location of the parolee;

wherein the communication device and the GPS tracking device are configured to be controlled remotely.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the communication device and the GPS tracking device are all configured to by controlled remotely by a single entity.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the single entity is a police officer.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the communication device and the GPS tracking device are configured to by controlled remotely by two or more entities.

5. The system of claim 4 wherein one of the two or more entities is a parole officer and one of the two or more entities is a police officer.

6. The system of claim 1 wherein the communication device and the GPS tracking device are housed in a single unit configured to be attached to the parolee.

7. The system of claim 6 further comprising a set of electrodes configured to contact the parolee.

8. The system of claim 7 further comprising a band with a tamper ring that is linked to the set of electrodes.

9. The system of claim 1 wherein the visual alert component comprises at least two lights.

10. The system of claim 1 wherein the auditory link provides two-way communication between the parolee and a police officer.

11. The system of claim 1 wherein the auditory link provides two-way communication between the parolee and a parole officer.

13. The method of claim 11 wherein the step of providing a visual alert to the individual includes using one or more lights.

12. A method for controlling behaviour of an individual comprising:

providing a visual alert to the individual;

communicating a verbal message to the individual; and

determining the location of the individual using a GPS system.

14. The method of claim 12 wherein at least one of the steps is initiated from a remote location relative to the individual.

15. The method of claim 12 further comprising a step of corporally controlling an individual.

16. A control and communication system configured to provide corporal control of a parolee and to provide communication between the parolee and at least one other individual comprising:

at least one light controlled by the at least one other individual and configured to provide an alert to the parolee;

a speaker and microphone configured to provide two-way auditory communication between the at least one other individual and the parolee;

a camera and screen configured to provide two-way visual communication between the at least one other individual and the parolee; and

a GPS tracking device configured to indicate to the at least one other individual the location of the parolee.

17. The system of claim 16 wherein the visual alert device, the auditory device, and the GPS tracking device, are housed in a single unit configured to be attached to a wrist of the parolee.

18. The system of claim 17 further comprising a set of electrodes configured to contact the parolee.

19. The system of claim 18 further comprising a band with a tamper ring indirectly connected to the set of electrodes.

20. The system of claim 16 wherein the at least one other individual includes a police officer or a parole officer.