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- the disclosure relates to video communications, and specifically to video
- video conferencing services present a number of challenges that are unique to prisons.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary video conferencing environment
- FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary video conferencing kiosk
- FIG. 2B illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary video conferencing kiosk
- FIG. 3 A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary person inmate device
- Fig. 3B illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary person inmate device
- FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart diagram of an exemplary method for completing a video call
- Fig. 5 illustrates a block diagram of a general purpose computer that may be used to perform various aspects of the present disclosure.
- Embodiments may be implemented in hardware (e.g., circuits), firmware,
- Embodiments may be implemented as instructions stored on a machine-readable medium, which may be read and executed by one or more processors.
- a machine-readable medium may include any mechanism for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (e.g., a computing device).
- a machine-readable medium may include read only memory (ROM); random access memory (RAM); magnetic disk storage media; optical storage media; flash memory devices, or other hardware devices
- firmware, routines, computer instructions may be described herein as performing certain actions. However, it should be appreciated that such descriptions are merely for convenience and that such actions in fact results from computing devices, processors, controllers, or other devices executing the firmware, routines, instructions, etc.
- module shall be understood to include at least one of hardware (such as one or more circuit, microchip, processor, or device, or any combination thereof), firmware, computer instructions, and any combination thereof.
- each module may include one, or more than one, component within an actual device, and each component that forms a part of the described module may function either cooperatively or independently of any other component forming a part of the module.
- multiple modules described herein may represent a single component within an actual device. Further, components within a module may be in a single device or distributed among multiple devices in a wired or wireless manner.
- PIDs personal inmate devices
- certain facilities may be outfitted to allow inmates to carry and use their own personal devices, in the form of tablet computers, smartphones, etc. that they are permitted to use for personal calls, digital content streaming, among other uses.
- inmate PIDs for video calling creates significant security concerns that are additional to the already numerous security complications associated with simple audio telephone calls.
- the use of video in the call can allow outsiders to provide detailed prohibited visual information to inmates in the form of pictures, schematics, video instructions, etc.
- inmates would also be in a position to transmit prohibited information to outsiders such as prison layouts (via a visual scan, e.g.), guard or other inmate identities, and sexual content, among others.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary video conferencing environment 100.
- a kiosk unit 110 disposed at a particular location.
- the kiosk unit 110 is disposed at a predetermined location, such as a facility telephone bay, or a more private conference room.
- the kiosk unit 110 may be arranged with other kiosk units and/or telephone units as part of a public calling area. In either arrangement, the communications will be closely monitored.
- the kiosk unit 110 has a fixed orientation, such that a camera of the kiosk unit 110 captures a fixed location for transmission. This is the most restrictive configuration, and is designed to provide maximum protection against the transmission of unauthorized visual data transmissions.
- the kiosk unit 110 and/or the camera is pivotable along the horizontal plane. In such an embodiment, the degree of pivot is restricted to a relatively small amount to provide moderate protection against the transmission of unauthorized visual data transmissions.
- the kiosk unit 110 or the camera can be freely movable. This embodiment is discussed in further detail below.
- the kiosk unit 110 includes an interface connection 135 that provides a
- the PID 150 can be any portable device assigned to a particular prisoner to provide certain electronic services, such as telephone and commissary services, to that particular prisoner.
- the PID 150 Using the interface communication 135, the PID 150 cooperatively operates with the kiosk unit 110 to provide video communication services for the inmate, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- FIG. 2A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary video conferencing kiosk
- the kiosk 200 includes at least a camera 210 and a display 220. In an embodiment, the kiosk 200 also includes an interface port 230 and an interface connection 235, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- the kiosk 200 may represent an exemplary embodiment of the kiosk unit 110.
- the kiosk 200 includes a camera 210 or other visual input device.
- the camera 210 captures visual information in the form of still and/or video images from the video conferencing environment 100 that will form the inmate's video transmissions.
- there are multiple embodiments for the positioning of the camera there is, of course, a significant security concern associated with the capture of visual data from inside the correctional facility. And although this security concern takes precedence, it can nonetheless be balanced against the usefulness of the video conferencing kiosk.
- the camera is mounted at a fixed position on the kiosk 200, but its focal direction can be vertically adjusted within a predetermined degree.
- the camera 210 is positioned 66 inches off the ground, and its focal direction can be adjusted 10 degrees from horizontal either up or down.
- Such a configuration enhances the usefulness of the kiosk by allowing it to compensate for the different heights of different individuals, while maintaining a high degree of visual security.
- the kiosk 200 also includes a display 220.
- the display 220 is primarily used for displaying the incoming visual data received from the outside party to the call. However, in an embodiment, the display 220 is also used to display other information, such as status information, calling instructions, calling rules, warnings, etc. In an embodiment, the display also interfaces with the PID 150 to provide instructions to the inmate dictated from the PID, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- the kiosk 200 also includes the interface port 230 and the interface connection 235.
- the interface port 230 is a communication port for interfacing with the PID 150.
- the interface port links to the PID 150 via the interface connection 235, and is used to send and receive information with the PID 150, as will be discussed in further detail below.
- FIG. 2B illustrates a block diagram of the exemplary video conferencing kiosk
- the video conferencing kiosk 200 includes several operational components.
- the components include the camera circuit 215 that functionally supports the camera 210, and which may include one or more charge coupled device (CCD) or CMOS image sensor arrays, and a display circuit 225 that functionally supports the display 220, and which may include one or more display pixel arrays and driving circuits for displaying digital visual information.
- CCD charge coupled device
- CMOS image sensor arrays CMOS image sensor arrays
- display circuit 225 that functionally supports the display 220, and which may include one or more display pixel arrays and driving circuits for displaying digital visual information.
- the video conferencing kiosk 200 also includes a communication circuit 250 for communicating with a backhaul and/or central site server.
- the communication circuit 250 may communicate wirelessly using one or more radios, and/or over hardlines using coaxial, Ethernet, or fiberoptic communications.
- the communication circuit 250 performs the basic communications exchanges with the outside party to facilitate the audio/visual communication.
- the video conferencing kiosk 200 also includes an interface circuit 240 that functionally supports the interface port 230, and that communicates with the PID 150 and exchanges information therewith.
- the video conferencing kiosk 200 also includes a memory 260 that can be utilized for a variety of different functions, such as for the temporary storage of display information, program instructions, authentication
- a processor 280 performs the central control of the various components of the video conferencing kiosk 200, such as the execution of program instructions, the movement of data and instructions among the components and PID 150, as well as other general processing functions.
- FIG. 3 A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary personal inmate device 300.
- the PID 300 includes a display 320.
- PIDs are typically not specifically constructed for prison use, but rather are physically modified or software- modified consumer devices, such as modified iPADs ®, Kindle Fires ®, or Android ® - based tablet computers, among others.
- the PID 300 often includes a camera 310, even though it may not be desirable to allow inmates personal access to a such a camera.
- the PID 300 also includes some means for user input. Although the PID 300 can include a physical keyboard, the PID 300 will more typically provide input via its display 320 using a touchscreen interface. There may be other input mechanisms that will be known to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
- Fig. 3B illustrates a block diagram of a personal inmate device that, in an
- the PID 300 corresponds to the PID 300.
- the PID 300 includes a camera circuit 315 that functionally supports the camera 310, and that may include one or more CCD or CMOS image sensor arrays.
- the PID 300 also includes a display circuit 325 that drives display of image and/or video information to the display 320.
- the display circuit 325 includes an array of display pixels for displaying digital image data.
- the PID 300 also includes a biometric input device 335.
- the biometric input device 335 may be any device capable of acquiring biometric data of a user.
- the biometric device 335 may include a microphone for capturing voice data, a camera for capturing facial or eye information, a fingerprint scanner for obtaining fingerprint information, among others.
- biometric information is useful for authenticating the user of the PID in order to ensure it is being used by the person to whom it is assigned.
- the authentication is performed by the kiosk unit 200 directly.
- the camera 210 and the camera circuit 215 capture the image data of the subjects face.
- the kiosk unit 200 then either performs the authentication of the user based on a facial comparison, or transmits the data to a central authentication server.
- the camera 210 of the kiosk unit 200 can include a plurality of cameras configured in a stereoscopic arrangement to allow for the capture of multiple images of the subject at slightly different orientations.
- the camera circuit 215 is then configured to render the captured images as a single stereoscopic 3- dimensional image.
- facial architecture comparisons can be performed as part of the authentication process, either by the kiosk itself or an authentication server.
- the camera of the capturing device e.g., either the kiosk unit 200 or the PID 300
- the camera of the capturing device can include infrared capabilities to allow for heat signature authentication.
- the PID 300 also includes a communication device 305 for communicating with a backhaul and/or central site server.
- the communication device 305 preferably communicates wirelessly using one or more radios.
- the communication device 305 is capable of facilitating communicating between the PID 300 and an outside party via one or more communication servers. This configuration is particularly useful to the inmate for making personal telephone calls, where physical restrictions are not needed to the same degree as video communications. However, for video communications and other more high-security communication functions, communication can be facilitated by the kiosk interface 340.
- the kiosk interface 340 exchanges information, such as authentication information and/or communication data, with the kiosk unit 200.
- the PID 300 also includes a memory 350 that can be utilized for a variety of different functions, such as for the temporary storage of display information, program instructions, authentication information, etc.
- a processor 380 performs the central control of the various components of the PID 300, such as the execution of program instructions, the movement of data and instructions among the components and kiosk unit 200, as well as other general processing functions.
- the purpose of the PID 300 is to provide the inmate with a number of personal services that the inmate can access from his cell during his/her own time.
- Such services can encompass any that don't require an elevated security level, such as a telephone call (which will typically be monitored, other than calls to the inmate's attorney or other such privileged communications), streaming services (which are highly regulated), or commissary services (which are very restricted). Therefore, when the PID 300 is used for performing any of these functions, the PID 300 can employ the use of its communication device 305 for communicating with the prison system.
- Fig. 4 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary method for making a video call using the exemplary system.
- the method begins with a user of the PID 300 initiating a video calling procedure (410).
- a video calling procedure can occur in a variety of different ways in different embodiments.
- the video call can be initiated by the user providing a particular input to the PID 300, such as the selection of an icon or the input of a command, by detecting a link to a video calling kiosk (such as by using plug-n-play detection, for example), or by inputting a particular command to an input device of the kiosk.
- Other means for initiating the video calling procedure and/or providing a command to perform the same will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
- a link has been established between the PID 300 and the kiosk unit 200 (420).
- a link may be verified by, for example, performing a handshake procedure with the kiosk unit 200.
- This handshake procedure may be carried out, for example, by transmitting a notification signal to the kiosk via the kiosk interface 340, the interface link 235, and the device interface 240, and receiving an acknowledgement or other reply signal in response via the same.
- Other means for verifying the link will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
- the verification algorithm determines
- the link has been established (425). This determination may be provide a predetermined amount of time or a number of attempts within which the link may be established before making a final determination regarding the link status. If the software determines that the link has not been established (425 - N), then the call is terminated (480) and the method ends (490). If, on the other hand, the software determines that the link has been established, then the method proceeds. This verification step aids in security to ensure that the user is at the designated location, and is set up to utilize the kiosk unit 200 for carrying out the video call.
- the software Upon determining that the link has been established, the software next carries out an authentication procedure (430). As part of this procedure, the PID 300 uses the biometric device 335 to capture biometric information of the user. In an embodiment, additional information, such as a PIN, credit card number, or other identifying
- the PID 300 uses the acquired authentication information to verify the identity of the user.
- the PID 300 communicates the authentication information to a central site server of the prison via its communication device 305. A comparison of the acquired information is made to stored information, and an authentication determination is transmitted back to the PID 300.
- the software terminates the video call (480) and the method ends (490).
- the software initiates the video call (440).
- the initiation of the video call is preferably carried out by the kiosk unit 200 by receiving an input from the user identifying the party -to-be-called, and transmitting calling data to the central site server.
- Several additional security steps may occur as part of the video calling procedure, which preferably take place at the central site server. These steps may include verifying that the inmate is permitted to call the outside party, verifying a sufficient balance in the inmate's account for completing the video call, etc.
- the control signals from the kiosk unit 200 cause the camera 310 of the PID 300 to become disabled.
- the PID 300 can notify the kiosk unit 200 as to the disabling of the camera 310 using a verification or other notification signal.
- this step may be accomplished in other ways, or may be disregarded altogether.
- the kiosk unit 200 can be configured to only process and/or transmit image information captured from its own camera 210.
- an exchange protocol may be designed for communication between the kiosk 200 and the PID 300 that is particularly strict, and does not permit for the exchange of image data.
- Other embodiments may include any number of other means for ignoring the camera capture of the PID 300 and/or utilizing only the components of the kiosk 200 for capturing and transmitting image data.
- the camera 210 and the display 220 of the kiosk unit 200 are enabled (460).
- the camera 210 begins capturing image data within its field of view for transmission to the called party.
- the display 220 begins displaying video information received from the called party.
- the display 220 may also display additional information, such as that previously discussed.
- the call can then be connected to the outside party for carrying out the video call (470).
- the video call in this embodiment, local voice and video data are captured by the kiosk unit and transmitted to the outside party via the central site server.
- voice and video data from the outside party are transmitted to the kiosk unit 200 via the central site server to be displayed and output to the inmate.
- the functional operations that are performed to carry out the video call can be performed by the kiosk unit 200, by the PID 300, or shared between the two devices.
- the system can be configured such that the video calling communications are also carried out by the PID 300. This embodiment is particularly useful to avoid duplicative hardware. In other words, because a radio or other communication hardware is already available in the PID 300, it is not needed in the kiosk 200, thus saving costs.
- the kiosk unit 200 functions only to capture image data for transmission and display image data received from the outside party. This information is exchanged with the PID 300 via the kiosk interface 340, interface link 235 and the device interface 240.
- the kiosk unit 200 does not transmit or receive the
- the central site server can perform device authentication on the inmate's PID 200 in the manner that is generally performed for regular voice calls.
- the video data and preferably the voice data are captured by the kiosk unit 200.
- the kiosk unit 200 forwards this data to the PID 300 via the interface link 235.
- the PID 300 receives the data via its kiosk interface 340, and the processor 380 packetizes or otherwise prepares the data for transmission to the central site server via its communication device 305.
- This embodiment can be particularly beneficial to reduce the expense
- Embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in hardware, or as a combination of software and hardware. Consequently, embodiments of the disclosure may be implemented in the environment of a computer system or other processing system.
- the method of flowcharts 400 can be implemented in the environment of one or more computer systems or other processing systems.
- An example of such a computer system 500 is shown in Fig. 5.
- One or more of the modules depicted in the previous figures can be at least partially implemented on one or more distinct computer systems 500.
- Computer system 500 includes one or more processors, such as processor 504.
- Processor 504 can be a special purpose or a general purpose digital signal processor.
- Processor 504 is connected to a communication infrastructure 502 (for example, a bus or network).
- a communication infrastructure 502 for example, a bus or network.
- Various software implementations are described in terms of this exemplary computer system. After reading this description, it will become apparent to a person skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement the disclosure using other computer systems and/or computer architectures.
- Computer system 500 also includes a main memory 506, preferably random
- Secondary memory 508 may include, for example, a hard disk drive 510 and/or a removable storage drive 512, representing a floppy disk drive, a magnetic tape drive, an optical disk drive, or the like.
- Removable storage drive 512 reads from and/or writes to a removable storage unit 516 in a well-known manner.
- Removable storage unit 516 represents a floppy disk, magnetic tape, optical disk, or the like, which is read by and written to by removable storage drive 512.
- removable storage unit 516 includes a computer usable storage medium having stored therein computer software and/or data.
- secondary memory 508 may include other similar means for allowing computer programs or other instructions to be loaded into computer system 500.
- Such means may include, for example, a removable storage unit 518 and an interface 514.
- Examples of such means may include a program cartridge and cartridge interface (such as that found in video game devices), a removable memory chip (such as an EPROM, or PROM) and associated socket, a thumb drive and USB port, and other removable storage units 518 and interfaces 514 which allow software and data to be transferred from removable storage unit 518 to computer system 500.
- Computer system 500 may also include a communications interface 520.
- Communications interface 520 allows software and data to be transferred between computer system 500 and external devices.
- Examples of communications interface 520 may include a modem, a network interface (such as an Ethernet card), a communications port, a PCMCIA slot and card, etc.
- Software and data transferred via communications interface 520 are in the form of signals which may be electronic, electromagnetic, optical, or other signals capable of being received by communications interface 520. These signals are provided to communications interface 520 via a communications path 522.
- Communications path 522 carries signals and may be implemented using wire or cable, fiber optics, a phone line, a cellular phone link, an RF link and other communications channels.
- computer program medium and “computer readable medium” are used to generally refer to tangible storage media such as removable storage units 516 and 518 or a hard disk installed in hard disk drive 510. These computer program products are means for providing software to computer system 500.
- Computer programs may also be received via communications interface 520.
- Such computer programs when executed, enable the computer system 500 to implement the present disclosure as discussed herein.
- the computer programs when executed, enable processor 504 to implement the processes of the present disclosure, such as any of the methods described herein. Accordingly, such computer programs represent controllers of the computer system 500.
- the software may be stored in a computer program product and loaded into computer system 500 using removable storage drive 512, interface 514, or communications interface 520.
- features of the disclosure are implemented primarily in hardware using, for example, hardware components such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and gate arrays.
- ASICs application-specific integrated circuits
- gate arrays gate arrays
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