Impairment detection and interlock system with tester identification
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1. An apparatus for positively identifying the user of an alcohol impairment detection system comprising:
- a hand-held sampling device having a handpiece adapted to receive a sample; and
a video camera integral with said handpiece.
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Abstract
A system, device, and method for determining whether an individual has consumed, is intoxicated, or is otherwise impaired by alcohol is disclosed. Further, a device capable of positively identifying the person who provides the impairment test is disclosed. The impairment detection and interlock system disclosed accomplishes this with the use of a video camera that selectively saves images, and an attitude evaluator and, in some embodiments, an exposure evaluator, which ensures that the video camera captures the identity of the tester. A device holster may also be used to facilitate video surveillance.
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1. An apparatus for positively identifying the user of an alcohol impairment detection system comprising:
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a hand-held sampling device having a handpiece adapted to receive a sample; and
a video camera integral with said handpiece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for positively identifying the user of an impairment detection system comprising:
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an alcohol impairment detector with an impairment detector attitude evaluator integral therewith;
a video camera integral with the impairment detector; and
a data memory operatively connected to the video camera and adapted to store a plurality of video images. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for positively identifying the user of an impairment detection system comprising:
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a means for detecting alcohol impairment with a means for evaluating the attitude of the means for detecting alcohol impairment;
a means for requesting impairment detection operatively connected to the means for detecting alcohol impairment;
a means for recording video images integral with the means for detecting alcohol impairment;
a means for storing data and a plurality of video images operatively connected to the means for recording video images; and
a means for timing operatively connected to the means for requesting impairment detection and the means for storing data and a plurality of video images whereby selected images corresponding to an impairment detection may be saved. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for positively identifying the user of an impairment detection system comprising:
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prompting an individual to take an alcohol impairment test;
evaluating the attitude of an impairment detector;
recording video images during the alcohol impairment test;
storing the video images;
determining whether a proper alcohol detection sample was received;
determining which video images to save;
saving a video image corresponding to a specific time during the alcohol impairment test;
analyzing the sample; and
providing impairment test feedback to the individual. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A system for monitoring alcohol abstinence of a tester comprising:
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a vehicle;
a sampling device handpiece adapted to receive a sample located in the vehicle;
a video camera integral with the handpiece; and
a test prompter whereby the tester is prompted to provide a sample to the sampling device located in the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. An apparatus for positively identifying a user, having identifying facial features, of an alcohol impairment detection system comprising:
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a sampling device handpiece adapted to receive a sample; and
a video camera integral with the handpiece, the camera adapted to capture the identifying facial features of the user and at least part of the handpiece. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system for monitoring alcohol abstinence of a tester having identifying photographic features comprising:
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a parked vehicle;
a sampling device handpiece adapted to receive a sample located in the vehicle;
a video camera integral with the handpiece, the camera adapted to capture the photographic features of the tester and at least part of the handpiece; and
a test prompter whereby the tester is prompted to provide a sample to the handpiece located in the vehicle.
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