SECURE VIDEO VISITATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A personal electronics device, comprising:
- an image capture device;
a display device;
an input control device;
a kiosk interface configured to interface with an external device via a communication link;
a communication device configured to communicate with a server; and
one or more processors and/or circuits configured to;
disable at least one of the image capture device or the display device;
establish a video call connection with a called party;
receive incoming video call data;
output the received video call data to the external device;
receive outgoing video call data from the external device; and
transmit the outgoing video call data to the server.
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Abstract
Video conferencing in a controlled environment facility entails significant security concerns. These concerns are even more prevalent in a system that permits residents of such facilities to communicate via their own personal devices. Therefore, in order to alleviate these concerns and provide a secure system in which a resident is able to make video calls using their personal device, a kiosk unit is provided to which the personal device must be linked for completing a video call. When making the video call, the camera and display on the personal device are disabled, and all video data is captured and displayed by the kiosk unit. The link between the kiosk unit and the personal device facilitates the exchange of the image information for transmission to the outside party, or display to the user. By providing a fixed camera, and disabling the personal device camera, security can be maintained while permitting video calling services.
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20 Claims
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1. A personal electronics device, comprising:
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an image capture device; a display device; an input control device; a kiosk interface configured to interface with an external device via a communication link; a communication device configured to communicate with a server; and one or more processors and/or circuits configured to; disable at least one of the image capture device or the display device; establish a video call connection with a called party; receive incoming video call data; output the received video call data to the external device; receive outgoing video call data from the external device; and transmit the outgoing video call data to the server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A video calling kiosk, comprising:
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a display; an image capture device; a device interface; and one or more processors and/or circuits configured to; establish a communication link with an inmate device via the device interface; capture image data using the image capture device; and display received image data using the display. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for video calling, the method comprising:
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establishing a communication link between a personal device and a kiosk device; enable a camera and a display of the kiosk device; disable a camera and a display of the personal device; capture image data using the camera of the kiosk device; and transmit the captured image data to a central server. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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