Activity based persistent recording
First Claim
1. A system for continuous recording of data within a vehicle after the termination of normal vehicle operation, comprising:
- a digital video recording system comprising at least a microprocessor, digital storage, a power supply connection, a communications channel, and at least two cameras;
a backup battery power supply;
at least one motion detection sensor capability;
at least one software module stored within said microprocessor;
wherein said at least one software module remains persistent and continues to operate at least one camera after normal operation of the system ceases to record and store an integrated data stream of video, audio, and sensor data of conditions within said vehicle.
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Abstract
A system and method for continuous recording of an integrated data stream from audio, video, and sensor devices from a digital video recording system installed within a mass transit vehicle. The digital video recording system contains a covert camera and timers that initialize data recording after the ignition is turned off within a vehicle, when acts of vandalism destroy or obscure the data stream from visibly mounted cameras, or when motion is detected within the vehicle where there should be none. The invention includes timers that may be set for known periods of time, or set to progressively extend recording as needed.
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1. A system for continuous recording of data within a vehicle after the termination of normal vehicle operation, comprising:
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a digital video recording system comprising at least a microprocessor, digital storage, a power supply connection, a communications channel, and at least two cameras; a backup battery power supply; at least one motion detection sensor capability; at least one software module stored within said microprocessor; wherein said at least one software module remains persistent and continues to operate at least one camera after normal operation of the system ceases to record and store an integrated data stream of video, audio, and sensor data of conditions within said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for continuous recording of data within a vehicle after the termination of normal vehicle operation comprising the following steps:
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initializing software modules within a digital video recording system to set timers, sensors, and system operation functions; receiving data from said sensors; detecting vehicle ignition off, motion detection, and equipment disabled conditions; managing timers to provide continuous data stream collection and storage according to said detection of said vehicle ignition off, motion detection, and equipment disabled conditions; communicating with an agency external to said vehicle; wherein said software modules provide continuous data recording and storage of an integrated data stream comprising audio, video, and sensor data of events occurring within said vehicle under programmatic control for the duration of any and all of said timers. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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