Remote intelligence and information gathering system (IGS)

• US 7,253,730 B2
• Filed: 03/23/2005
• Issued: 08/07/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Nicholas Steven Trela, Richard Steven Trela
• Original Assignee: Nicholas Steven Trela, Richard Steven Trela
• Inventors: Trela, Richard Steven, Trela, Nicholas Steven
• Primary Examiner(s): Hofsass; Jeffery
• Assistant Examiner(s): Walk; Samuel J.
• Application Number:
  US11/087,147
• Publication Number:
  US 20050211084A1
• Time in Patent Office: 867 Days
• Field of Search: 340/539.11, 340/541
• US Class Current: 340/539.11
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/183 for receiving images from a single remote source

Abstract

A wireless remote multi-data information and intelligence gathering machine and system designed to be used tactically by the military as well as law enforcement personnel to assist them in intelligence an information gathering in a multitude of scenarios from S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons And Tactics) emergencies, covert surveillance, nighttime intrusion detection, to rescue operations of trapped victims. The information gathering unit and system (IGS) housed in an, all-climate and conditions housing, that'"'"'s unique combination of components, gather data ranging from gamma detection, zone intrusion detection, audio surveillance, video surveillance, video documentation of identification of personnel and visitors to high risk locations to use in nighttime rescue operations. The high quality data transmitted is received by a base station that is fully capable furthering the information gathered via the internet to offsite officials as well as being equipped to fully document all data gathered in high quality digital format. Further, this ruggedly designed system unit collects, and transmits wirelessly over long distances, making standoff security tactics easy to effect. The unit is fully equipped to operate in totally dark conditions by the use of it'"'"'s built in infrared lighting illumination.

Claims

1. A remote information and intelligence gathering machine, transmitter and system comprising:

a machine in a housing that serves as a medium for the gathering and

simultaneous real-time wireless transmission of a plurality of intelligence data to a base station comprising;

a transmitter for transmitting a plurality of electronic data from a remote machine and housing to a base station for information and intelligence gathering and review;

a digital camera as a component of said machine and housing to capture digital video images for transmission to a remote base station for intelligence inspection;

a laser diode and housing as a component of said machine and housing used in combination with said digital camera to optically contact and illuminate an intruder that enters a restricted area, and the transmission of said optical event to a base station for remote information and intelligence inspection;

a microphone as component of said machine and housing to capture audio data for transmission to a remote base station for information and intelligence inspection;

a radiological detector as a component of said machine and housing to detect radiological elements and set off an alarm for transmission to a remote base station for remote information and intelligence inspection;

wherein said housing of the machine is designed and balanced by a handle and system of counterweights designed and located at a distance from the center of gravity so as to carry said machine and digital camera in a manner so as to effect a smooth and steady picture transmission to a remote base station for information and intelligence inspection and review, and comprising;

a cylinder with proportional balancing collars calculated to provide a center of balance weight distribution for providing a steady picture for transmission to a remote base station for information and intelligence inspection and review.

2. In accordance with claim 1, a base station and receiver system for the receipt of remotely transmitted information and intelligence comprising:

a machine in a housing that serves as a medium for the receipt and

simultaneous real-time processing and display of a plurality of intelligence data

from a remote transmitter comprising;

a wireless video receiver installed in said base station for the receipt and simultaneous real-time processing and display of video image information and intelligence received for immediate or recorded review by law enforcement or military personnel;

a computer and video card for the optical processing of a laser assisted optical video event created by the laser and camera configuration transmitted to said base station by the machine for the detection of an intruder located in a remote location;

an wireless audio receiver, amplifier and speaker system as component of said base station to receive play and record audio data and radiological alarm information for inspection and review by law enforcement and military personnel.