WO2016040981A1 - Recording system - Google Patents

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WO2016040981A1
WO2016040981A1 PCT/AU2015/000519 AU2015000519W WO2016040981A1 WO 2016040981 A1 WO2016040981 A1 WO 2016040981A1 AU 2015000519 W AU2015000519 W AU 2015000519W WO 2016040981 A1 WO2016040981 A1 WO 2016040981A1
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Jeremy Lee WILLIAMS
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  • the present invention generally relates to a system of recording images and/or sound on a mobile electronic device.
  • Smart devices such as mobile/cell phones that incorporate a computing system have become ubiquitous and other smart devices such as computer tablets are becoming more and more common. These devices are set up with sound, image and/or video recording capabilities. These capabilities are enabled through applications that sit on the operating system of the computing system used with the smart device, such as Android, iOS or Window's Phone. [0006] These applications conventionally used on the operating system are not embedded in the operating system. As running smart devices is a battery draining activity and due to size, CPU and memory limitations, the operating systems of smart devices, are not designed to multi-task a plurality of applications at any one time. Consequently, only one application can be actively running at any one time, with additional applications either being shut down when another application is opened or being put into a sleeping mode.
  • a recording application is in the process of capturing sound, images or video recording and an intervening action occurs on the smart device, such as receiving a phone call or accessing a web browser, the recording application is forced to stop recording. Also, these devices are typically set up to record directly to the device.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a means to ameliorate, mitigate or overcome, at least one disadvantage of the prior art, or which will at least provide the public with a practical choice.
  • the present invention provides a system for recording video, images or sound using a portable computational device
  • system includes the steps of starting recording of video, images or sound using a recording system application that is bound to the operating system of the computational device;
  • the portable computational device is connected to a wireless network.
  • the recorded files can be transmitted to a remote location for safety via video streaming or video uploading.
  • the portable computational device is a smart device.
  • the recorded file is uploaded to at least one remote storage device.
  • the files can be accessed later by the user of the device or others where the recoding may contain relevant details.
  • the recording of the video, images or sound is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recording is being made.
  • an application sits on the operating system, wherein the application interfaces with the recording system application to enable a user to control the recording system application.
  • the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording of video, images or sound whilst other applications and phone calls are run on the portable computational device.
  • no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
  • the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage device.
  • the recordings can be accessed through a networked device.
  • the present invention provides a portable computational device including an operating system, video, image or sound recording hardware and a recording system application bound to the operating system, wherein the recording system application is arranged to record video, images or sound.
  • the portable device may be easily transported to enable the recording for personal safety or security reasons.
  • the device is connected to a wireless network.
  • the computational device is a smart device.
  • the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device.
  • the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recorded file is being made.
  • an application that sits on the operating system interfaces with the recording system application to provide a means for a user to control the recording system application.
  • the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording of video, images or sound whilst other applications are run on the portable computational device.
  • no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
  • the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage through a variety of devices.
  • Figure 1 is a flow chart of the interaction with the computerised system of a prior art smart device
  • Figure 2 is a schematic of a recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic of a recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a screen shot from a smart device using the recording system of an embodiment of the present invention while recording or streaming video;
  • Figure 5 is a screen shot from a smart device of recorded files recorded using the recording system of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6 is a screen shot from a smart device showing the recording system operating whilst separate applications are run on the smart device;
  • Figure 7 is a screen shot of the entrance page of an application for using the recording system of the present invention.
  • conventional smart devices have an interface hierarchy 101 made up of components as illustrated.
  • the components are made up of hardware 103, and an operating system 105 engaging with the hardware 103.
  • the operating system 105 enables applications 107, that sit on the operating system 105 to interact with the hardware 103 and perform their function.
  • the end use 109 uses the applications 107 to nominate and control the function that the application(s) is to perform.
  • Examples of operating systems 105 for smart devices are Android, iOS and Windows Phone. These examples are not exhaustive.
  • the operating system 105 acts to facilitate the function of all applications.
  • a smart device 110 has its computer system structured to include a processor 102, read only memory (ROM) 104, random access memory (RAM) 106, applications 108 and an operating system 118.
  • ROM read only memory
  • RAM random access memory
  • the applications 108 sit on the operating system 118 and are allocated memory and prevalence according to the rules of the operating system 118. As the operating system 118 is for a smart device 110, applications that are not in use on screen are shut down or put into a sleep mode to allow processing of the application on screen and to preserve battery charge.
  • the recording is undertaken using recording system application 1 16.
  • the recording system application 116 records images or video using a lens of the smart device 1 10.
  • the recording system application 1 16 can record sound using a microphone of the smart device 110.
  • the recording of the image or video and or sound can be captured with a camera, video camera or microphone that is distal to the smart device 110.
  • the camera, video camera or microphone is connected to the smart device through wiring, or wirelessly.
  • the recording system application 1 16 is bound to the operating system 118 with system level access. This enables the recording system application 116 to record images, video or sound continuously at the operating system level while other applications 108 are run on the smart device 110. [0047] Therefore if incoming calls or other actions are undertaken, the recording of images, video or sound continues whilst the incoming call or other action is received.
  • the smart device 110 is wirelessly linked to a wireless transmitter/receiver 111.
  • the wireless transmitter/receiver 11 1 allows images, video and/or sound recorded by the smart device 1 10 to be uploaded onto a remote storage device 112. This allows a record of the recorded images, video and/or sound to be available even if the smart device 110 becomes damaged, stolen or lost.
  • the wireless transmitter/receiver 111 is part of a wireless Local Area Network (LAN).
  • the smart device 1 10 transmits recorded images, video and/or sound to the LAN onto a local storage device 112 such as a hard drive, server or otherwise.
  • a local storage device 112 such as a hard drive, server or otherwise. This example is particularly useful for use in a private setting where controlling digital security access to a smart device 110 is important, but a recording of where and what a user has been doing is helpful.
  • FIG. 3 A second embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 3. For convenience, features of the second embodiment that are similar or correspond to features of the first embodiment have been referenced with the same reference numerals.
  • the applications 108 sit on the operating system 1 18 and are allocated memory and prevalence according to the multitasking rules of the operating system 1 18.
  • the operating system 118 is for a smart device 110, applications that are not in use on screen are shut down or put into a sleep mode to allow processing of the application on screen and to preserve battery charge.
  • the recording is undertaken using recording system application 1 16.
  • the recording system application 116 records images or video using a lens of the smart device 1 10.
  • the recording system application 1 16 can record sound using a microphone of the smart device 110.
  • the smart device 110 is wirelessly connected to an open network 1 14 such as a telecommunications network, WiFi network or otherwise.
  • an open network 114 such as a telecommunications network, WiFi network or otherwise.
  • the recorded images, video or sound can be transferred or copied from the smart device 110 across numerous remote storage servers 100, in what is commonly referred to as cloud storage.
  • the smart device 1 10 can be set up to transfer the recorded images, video or sound to a specific storage device through the open network 1 14.
  • the smart device 1 10 includes an application that displays to the user and enables the user to initiate and control the recording of the image, video or sound.
  • This application is linked to a service application that together establish the recording system application 116 that is bound to the operating system and acts as an intermediary between the application and the operating system.
  • the recording of image(s), video and/or sound is performed separately to the operation of applications on the smart device. Therefore the recording of image(s), video and/or sound is not interrupted, or put into a mode of suspension when applications are open or used on the smart device at the application level.
  • the service application is embedded in the operating system.
  • the recording of images, video and/or sound is streamed to the storage device 112 or remote storage servers 100.
  • the recording is stopped the stored file is completed.
  • the streamed recording is stopped and stored.
  • the recording of images, video and/or sound is recorded internally on the smart device for a predetermined period, i.e. 20 minutes and then uploaded to the storage device 112 or remote storage servers 100.
  • the recording can continue once the currently recorded period is uploaded either automatically, or it may need to be manually initiated.
  • the recording can be continued whilst another recording is being uploaded.
  • the smart device 110 can recognize that the smart device's memory capabilities are nearing their limits, cease recording and upload the recoded image(s), video and/or sound.
  • the smart device 110 can record the image(s), video and/or sound internally in an encrypted format. When the signal is re-established the smart device can send the recorded image(s), video and or sound to the storage device 112 or remote servers 100.
  • FIG. 4 a recording screen shot 400 of the application interface used by the user to start recording a video is shown.
  • a record icon 401 is used to initiate the recording of a video. When initiated, the recording is started on the operating system level and the user is then able to exit the application interface and continue recording.
  • an indication for example in the form of an illuminated light on the cover of the smart device 1 10 indicates that recording is underway.
  • recording using the recording system of the present invention can be initiated using a dedicated shortcut key or button, or a combination of keys or buttons on the smart device 110. This enables the initiation of a recording in a dangerous situation without having to take the time and to make obvious the initiation of the recording.
  • FIG. 5 a storage screen shot 500 of recorded files 503 is shown. These recorded files are stored remotely on one of the storage devices 1 12 or remote servers 100. These recorded files can be accessed through the application that the user uses to interface with the recording system.
  • FIG. 6 an application screen shot 600 of a separate application open on the smart device 110 is shown while the recording system is still recording.
  • the active icon 605 indicates that the smart device 110 is still recording in spite of separate applications being open.
  • FIG. 7 a login page 700 for the application that interfaces with the recording system of the present invention is shown. The application acts to provide and interface for the user to the recording capabilities.

Abstract

A system for recording video, images or sound using a portable computational device; wherein the system includes the steps of starting recording of video, images or sound using a recording system application that is bound to the operating system of the computational device; and forming a recorded file from the recording of the video, images or sound.

Description

RECORDING SYSTEM
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention generally relates to a system of recording images and/or sound on a mobile electronic device.
Background Art
[0002] Each document, reference, patent application or patent cited in this text is expressly incorporated herein in their entirety by reference, which means that it should be read and considered by the reader as part of this text. That the document, reference, patent application, or patent cited in this text is not repeated in this text is merely for reasons of conciseness.
[0003] Reference to cited material or information contained in the text should not be understood as a concession that the material or information was part of the common general knowledge or was known in Australia or any other country.
[0004] In the modern world, concerns relating to personal safety and theft have become more common. Closed circuit television (CCTV) systems that record people's homes and/or place of work are common. Personal alert devices that emit shrieking sounds, tasers, pepper or capsicum spray or other personal safety devices are not uncommon. CCTV is limited to its place of instalment and the other noted devices become useless if the holder of them is disarmed or the device is taken or damaged. Documented recordings of personal safety incursion(s) assist greatly in bringing the perpetrators of the incursion(s) to justice. Where there are no CCTV installations or where recordings from CCTV installations are difficult to obtain their existence offers no assistance to an individual.
[0005] Smart devices such as mobile/cell phones that incorporate a computing system have become ubiquitous and other smart devices such as computer tablets are becoming more and more common. These devices are set up with sound, image and/or video recording capabilities. These capabilities are enabled through applications that sit on the operating system of the computing system used with the smart device, such as Android, iOS or Window's Phone. [0006] These applications conventionally used on the operating system are not embedded in the operating system. As running smart devices is a battery draining activity and due to size, CPU and memory limitations, the operating systems of smart devices, are not designed to multi-task a plurality of applications at any one time. Consequently, only one application can be actively running at any one time, with additional applications either being shut down when another application is opened or being put into a sleeping mode. Where a recording application is in the process of capturing sound, images or video recording and an intervening action occurs on the smart device, such as receiving a phone call or accessing a web browser, the recording application is forced to stop recording. Also, these devices are typically set up to record directly to the device.
[0007] Where a personal safety incursion occurs while a person is recording with their smart device and they receive an incoming call, text message or otherwise, the recording can be interrupted and the record of the personal safety incursion can be missed. Similarly if the person causing the personal safety incursion steals the phone, or breaks it, retrieving a record of the incursion can be impossible or very difficult.
[0008] Additionally, where a personal safety incursion occurs, a person with a smart device is unable to record the incident and make an outbound phone call at the same time. They are restricted from making phone calls and using their camera to record the incident and dial 911 , 000 or 112 (or any other number) at the same time.
Summary of Invention
[0009] The present invention seeks to provide a means to ameliorate, mitigate or overcome, at least one disadvantage of the prior art, or which will at least provide the public with a practical choice.
[0010] In accordance with a first aspect, the present invention provides a system for recording video, images or sound using a portable computational device;
wherein the system includes the steps of starting recording of video, images or sound using a recording system application that is bound to the operating system of the computational device; and
forming a recorded file from the recording of the video, images or sound. [001 1] By binding the recording application to the operating system, continuous recoding is enabled without having to multi-task standard applications.
[0012] Preferably, the portable computational device is connected to a wireless network.
[0013] By being connected to a wireless network the recorded files can be transmitted to a remote location for safety via video streaming or video uploading.
[0014] Preferably, the portable computational device is a smart device.
[0015] Preferably, the recorded file is uploaded to at least one remote storage device.
[0016] By storing the files on a remote device the files can be accessed later by the user of the device or others where the recoding may contain relevant details.
[0017] Preferably, the recording of the video, images or sound is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recording is being made.
[0018] By uploading as the recordings are being made, the risk of the recordings being either inadvertently or deliberately lost, damaged or misplaced is minimized.
[0019] Preferably, an application sits on the operating system, wherein the application interfaces with the recording system application to enable a user to control the recording system application.
[0020] By using an application of this kind, not bound to the operating system, non-expert users are able to perform system level recording safely.
[0021] Preferably, the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording of video, images or sound whilst other applications and phone calls are run on the portable computational device.
[0022] Preferably, no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
[0023] In a dangerous situation where your personal safety is put at risk, an entity that is posing the risk is not readily alerted to the recording. [0024] Preferably, the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage device.
[0025] Where a theft, assault, personal safety incident or otherwise has occurred, this allows recordings of the incident to be accessed at a later date.
[0026] Preferably, the recordings can be accessed through a networked device.
[0027] In accordance with a second aspect, the present invention provides a portable computational device including an operating system, video, image or sound recording hardware and a recording system application bound to the operating system, wherein the recording system application is arranged to record video, images or sound.
[0028] The portable device may be easily transported to enable the recording for personal safety or security reasons.
[0029] Preferably, the device is connected to a wireless network. [0030] Preferably, the computational device is a smart device.
[0031] Preferably, the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device.
[0032] Preferably, the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recorded file is being made.
[0033] Preferably, an application that sits on the operating system interfaces with the recording system application to provide a means for a user to control the recording system application.
[0034] Preferably, the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording of video, images or sound whilst other applications are run on the portable computational device.
[0035] Preferably, no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
[0036] Preferably, the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage through a variety of devices. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0037] Further features of the present invention are more fully described in the following description of several non-limiting embodiments thereof. This description is included solely for the purposes of exemplifying the present invention. It should not be understood as a restriction on the broad summary, disclosure or description of the invention as set out above. The description will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a flow chart of the interaction with the computerised system of a prior art smart device;
Figure 2 is a schematic of a recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 is a schematic of a recording system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a screen shot from a smart device using the recording system of an embodiment of the present invention while recording or streaming video;
Figure 5 is a screen shot from a smart device of recorded files recorded using the recording system of an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a screen shot from a smart device showing the recording system operating whilst separate applications are run on the smart device; and
Figure 7 is a screen shot of the entrance page of an application for using the recording system of the present invention.
[0038] In the drawings like structures are referred to by like numerals throughout the several views. The drawings shown are not necessarily to scale, with emphasis instead generally being placed upon illustrating the principles of the present invention.
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[0039] Referring to Figure 1 , conventional smart devices have an interface hierarchy 101 made up of components as illustrated. The components are made up of hardware 103, and an operating system 105 engaging with the hardware 103. The operating system 105 enables applications 107, that sit on the operating system 105 to interact with the hardware 103 and perform their function. The end use 109 uses the applications 107 to nominate and control the function that the application(s) is to perform.
[0040] Examples of operating systems 105 for smart devices are Android, iOS and Windows Phone. These examples are not exhaustive.
[0041] The operating system 105 acts to facilitate the function of all applications.
[0042] Referring to Figure 2, the recording system of the present invention is illustrated. A smart device 110 has its computer system structured to include a processor 102, read only memory (ROM) 104, random access memory (RAM) 106, applications 108 and an operating system 118.
[0043] The applications 108 sit on the operating system 118 and are allocated memory and prevalence according to the rules of the operating system 118. As the operating system 118 is for a smart device 110, applications that are not in use on screen are shut down or put into a sleep mode to allow processing of the application on screen and to preserve battery charge.
[0044] The recording is undertaken using recording system application 1 16. The recording system application 116 records images or video using a lens of the smart device 1 10. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the image or video recording, the recording system application 1 16 can record sound using a microphone of the smart device 110.
[0045] Alternatively the recording of the image or video and or sound can be captured with a camera, video camera or microphone that is distal to the smart device 110. In this scenario, the camera, video camera or microphone is connected to the smart device through wiring, or wirelessly.
[0046] The recording system application 1 16 is bound to the operating system 118 with system level access. This enables the recording system application 116 to record images, video or sound continuously at the operating system level while other applications 108 are run on the smart device 110. [0047] Therefore if incoming calls or other actions are undertaken, the recording of images, video or sound continues whilst the incoming call or other action is received.
[0048] The smart device 110 is wirelessly linked to a wireless transmitter/receiver 111. The wireless transmitter/receiver 11 1 allows images, video and/or sound recorded by the smart device 1 10 to be uploaded onto a remote storage device 112. This allows a record of the recorded images, video and/or sound to be available even if the smart device 110 becomes damaged, stolen or lost.
[0049] In one example the wireless transmitter/receiver 111 is part of a wireless Local Area Network (LAN). The smart device 1 10 transmits recorded images, video and/or sound to the LAN onto a local storage device 112 such as a hard drive, server or otherwise. This example is particularly useful for use in a private setting where controlling digital security access to a smart device 110 is important, but a recording of where and what a user has been doing is helpful.
[0050] A second embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 3. For convenience, features of the second embodiment that are similar or correspond to features of the first embodiment have been referenced with the same reference numerals.
[0051] In the second embodiment, the applications 108 sit on the operating system 1 18 and are allocated memory and prevalence according to the multitasking rules of the operating system 1 18. As the operating system 118 is for a smart device 110, applications that are not in use on screen are shut down or put into a sleep mode to allow processing of the application on screen and to preserve battery charge.
[0052] The recording is undertaken using recording system application 1 16. The recording system application 116 records images or video using a lens of the smart device 1 10. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the image or video recording, the recording system application 1 16 can record sound using a microphone of the smart device 110.
[0053] In the second embodiment, the smart device 110 is wirelessly connected to an open network 1 14 such as a telecommunications network, WiFi network or otherwise. Using the open network 114, the recorded images, video or sound can be transferred or copied from the smart device 110 across numerous remote storage servers 100, in what is commonly referred to as cloud storage.
[0054] Alternatively, the smart device 1 10 can be set up to transfer the recorded images, video or sound to a specific storage device through the open network 1 14.
[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, equally applicable to both the first and second embodiments noted above, the smart device 1 10 includes an application that displays to the user and enables the user to initiate and control the recording of the image, video or sound. This application is linked to a service application that together establish the recording system application 116 that is bound to the operating system and acts as an intermediary between the application and the operating system. As the service application is bound to the operating system, the recording of image(s), video and/or sound is performed separately to the operation of applications on the smart device. Therefore the recording of image(s), video and/or sound is not interrupted, or put into a mode of suspension when applications are open or used on the smart device at the application level.
[0056] In an alternative embodiment, the service application is embedded in the operating system.
[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the recording of images, video and/or sound is streamed to the storage device 112 or remote storage servers 100. When the recording is stopped the stored file is completed. Alternatively the streamed recording is stopped and stored.
[0058] In an alternative embodiment, the recording of images, video and/or sound is recorded internally on the smart device for a predetermined period, i.e. 20 minutes and then uploaded to the storage device 112 or remote storage servers 100. The recording can continue once the currently recorded period is uploaded either automatically, or it may need to be manually initiated.
[0059] Alternatively, the recording can be continued whilst another recording is being uploaded. [0060] In yet a further alternative embodiment the smart device 110 can recognize that the smart device's memory capabilities are nearing their limits, cease recording and upload the recoded image(s), video and/or sound.
[0061] In an embodiment of the present invention, where no wireless signal is available, the smart device 110 can record the image(s), video and/or sound internally in an encrypted format. When the signal is re-established the smart device can send the recorded image(s), video and or sound to the storage device 112 or remote servers 100.
[0062] Referring to Figure 4, a recording screen shot 400 of the application interface used by the user to start recording a video is shown. A record icon 401 is used to initiate the recording of a video. When initiated, the recording is started on the operating system level and the user is then able to exit the application interface and continue recording.
[0063] In one embodiment there is no indication shown on the cover of the smart device 110 that the recording is underway. In another embodiment, an indication, for example in the form of an illuminated light on the cover of the smart device 1 10 indicates that recording is underway.
[0064] In an embodiment of the present invention, recording using the recording system of the present invention can be initiated using a dedicated shortcut key or button, or a combination of keys or buttons on the smart device 110. This enables the initiation of a recording in a dangerous situation without having to take the time and to make obvious the initiation of the recording.
[0065] Referring to Figure 5, a storage screen shot 500 of recorded files 503 is shown. These recorded files are stored remotely on one of the storage devices 1 12 or remote servers 100. These recorded files can be accessed through the application that the user uses to interface with the recording system.
[0066] Referring to Figure 6, an application screen shot 600 of a separate application open on the smart device 110 is shown while the recording system is still recording. The active icon 605 indicates that the smart device 110 is still recording in spite of separate applications being open. [0067] Referring to Figure 7, a login page 700 for the application that interfaces with the recording system of the present invention is shown. The application acts to provide and interface for the user to the recording capabilities.
[0068] Modifications and variations such as would be apparent to the skilled addressee are considered to fall within the scope of the present invention. The present invention is not to be limited in scope by any of the specific embodiments described herein. These embodiments are intended for the purpose of exemplification only. Functionally equivalent products, formulations and methods are clearly within the scope of the invention as described herein.
[0069] Reference to positional descriptions, such as lower and upper, are to be taken in context of the embodiments depicted in the figures, and are not to be taken as limiting the invention to the literal interpretation of the term but rather as would be understood by the skilled addressee.
[0070] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or group of integers but not the exclusion of any other integer or group of integers.
[0071] Also, future patent applications maybe filed in Australia or overseas on the basis of, or claiming priority from, the present application. It is to be understood that the following provisional claims are provided by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of what may be claimed in any such future application. Features may be added to or omitted from the provisional claims at a later date so as to further define or re-define the invention or inventions.

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CLAIMS:
1. A system for recording video, images or sound using a portable computational device;
wherein the system includes the steps of starting recording of video, images or sound using a recording system application that is bound to the operating system of the computational device; and
forming a recorded file from the recording of the video, images or sound.
2. The system as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the portable computational device is connected to a wireless network.
3. The system as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, wherein the portable computational device is a smart device.
4. The system as claimed in Claim 1 , 2 or 3, wherein the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device.
5. The system as claimed in Claim 4, wherein the recording of the video, images or sound is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recording is being made.
6. The system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims where an application sits on the operating system, wherein the application interfaces with the recording system application to enable a user to control the recording system application.
7. The system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording of video, images or sound whilst other applications and phone calls are run on the portable computational device.
8. The system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
9. The system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage device.
10. The system as claimed in Claim 9, wherein the recordings can be accessed through a networked device.
11 . A portable computational device including an operating system, video, image or sound recording hardware and a recording system application bound to the operating system, wherein the recording system application is arranged to record video, images or sound.
12. The portable computational device as claimed in Claim 11 , wherein the device is connected to a wireless network.
13. The portable computation device as claimed in Claim 11 or 12, wherein the computational device is a smart device.
14. The portable computation device as claimed in Claim 11 , 12 or 13, wherein the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device.
15. The portable computation device as claimed in Claim 14, wherein the recorded file is uploaded or streamed to at least one remote storage device as the recorded file is being made.
16. The portable computation device as claimed in any one of Claims 11 to 15, where an application that sits on the operating system interfaces with the recording system application to provide a means for a user to control the recording system application.
17. The portable computation device as claimed in any one of Claims 11 to 16, wherein the recording system application is arranged to continue the recording or streaming of video, images or sound whilst other applications are run on the portable computational device.
18. The portable computation device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein no visual indication that the device is recording is shown on an external casing of the device.
19. The portable computation device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the recordings can be accessed at a later time via the remote storage through a variety of devices.
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