(19) United States
`(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2011/0320370 A1
`Henry, JR. et al.
`(43) Pub. Date:
`Dec. 29, 2011
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`US 2011 0320370A1
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`(54)
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`SYSTEMAND METHOD FOR PROVIDING
`REMOTE REPRESENTATION
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`(76)
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`Inventors:
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`Alex Eduardo Henry, JR.,
`Milpitas, CA (US); Calvin Spencer
`Weathington, Milpitas, CA (US)
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`(21)
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`Appl. No.:
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`13/166,788
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`(22)
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`Filed:
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`Jun. 22, 2011
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`(60)
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`Provisional application No. 61/357,715, filed on Jun.
`23, 2010.
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`Publication Classification
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`(51)
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`(52)
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`Int. C.
`(2006.01)
`G06O 50/00
`(2006.01)
`H04N 7/4
`(2006.01)
`B60R 25/10
`U.S. Cl. ................. 705/311; 340/426.18; 348/1401;
`348/EO7.078
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`(57)
`ABSTRACT
`The embodiments of the present invention provide novel sys
`tems and methods for providing on call real-time remote legal
`services by utilizing wireless audio and video components
`that also allow for two-way communication. The embodi
`ments enable an individual to have access to legal represen
`tation and consult with legal counsel at the time an incident
`OCCU.S.
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`representative
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`advises client
`appropriately on how
`to proceed
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`between client did
`law enforcement
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`enforcement that
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`109
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`advises client
`appropriately on how
`to proceed
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`110
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`enforcement that A
`Legal representative
`will be monitoring
`exchange
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`between client and
`law enforcement
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`behalf if needed
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`facilities enabled.
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`location, Cient
`information logged
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`connected live to client and
`assesses the situation
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`advises client appropriately
`on how to proceed
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`enforcement and
`obtains a case
`number
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`company and /
`informs that their
`vehicle hos been
`stolen
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`Company contacts A
`law enforcement and
`verifies case number
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`enforcement in
`procuring vehicle
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`SYSTEMAND METHOD FOR PROVIDING
`REMOTE REPRESENTATION
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`CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATION
`0001. This application claims priority from U.S. Provi
`sional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/357715, filed Jun. 23,
`2010, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety
`for all purposes.
`
`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
`0002 The present invention relates to wireless communi
`cation, and more particularly to providing remote legal rep
`resentation via video and audio equipment wirelessly.
`
`BACKGROUND
`0003 Protecting the rights of the driver and occupants of
`vehicles when in contact with law enforcement agencies is
`fundamental and important. There is a need to reduce the
`probability of citizens making the wrong choices or decisions
`during a traffic stop as citizens typically do not know their
`rights when being pulled over by law officials. Further it
`would be beneficial to reduce the likelihood of citizen com
`plaints on law enforcement personnel, which cost taxpayer
`time and money to investigate and resolve. There is also a
`need to reduce injuries or death to clients and/or law enforce
`ment personnel as well as reduce altercations between drivers
`when an accident occurs. Oftentimes the average individual
`lacks the funds to get appropriate education and training, hire
`legal assistance, and/or post bail which may result in added
`aggravation and unjust treatment.
`0004. Often times, an individual’s reaction to contact with
`law enforcement may affect the response law enforcement
`has and the charges which the individual may face as a result
`of the contact. An individual may also not know how to
`respond to inquiries or know what his/her or their legal rights
`are. Further, it is not uncommon for an individual to become
`unusually uncomfortable or nervous when contacted by law
`enforcement or involved in an incident that may give rise to
`the involvement of law enforcement. Therefore, embodi
`ments of the present invention provide novel systems and
`methods for providing legal services at the time of an incident
`such that the incident itselfmay at least in part be observed by
`legal counsel rather than relying on accounts of the incident
`after the fact.
`
`BRIEF SUMMARY
`0005. An embodiment of the present invention provides a
`method for an individual or company to obtain on-call legal
`representation. The method includes activating video and
`audio equipment, transmitting data from the video and audio
`equipment to a company which provides legal services,
`evaluating the transmitted data, advising activity based on the
`transmitted data, and continued monitoring of a situation in
`order to provide additional advice.
`0006 Another embodiment of the present invention pro
`vides a system for obtaining on-call legal representation. The
`system includes a video component, an audio component, a
`controller to direct the audio component and the video com
`ponent, an electrical device to facilitate transmission of infor
`mation between the audio component and the video compo
`nent and a company providing legal services.
`
`0007. Other objects, advantages, and applications of the
`embodiments of the present invention will be made clear by
`the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment
`of the present invention. The description makes reference to
`drawings in which:
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`0008. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of
`the present invention are described with reference to the fol
`lowing drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals
`refer to like parts throughout the various figures unless oth
`erwise specified.
`0009 For a better understanding of embodiments of the
`present invention, reference is made to the following Detailed
`Description, which is to be read in association with the
`accompanying drawings, wherein:
`0010 FIG. 1 illustrates a logical flow diagram generally
`showing one embodiment of a method for accessing remote
`audio and visual communication;
`0011
`FIG. 2 illustrates a logical flow diagram generally
`showing one embodiment of a method for obtaining legal
`services as a result of one alternative action of the method of
`FIG. 1:
`0012 FIG. 3 illustrates a logical flow diagram generally
`showing one embodiment of a method for further access to
`remote audio and visual communication as a result of another
`alternative action of the method of FIG. 1;
`0013 FIG. 4 illustrates a logical flow diagram generally
`showing one embodiment of a method for obtaining legal
`services as a result of another alternative action of the method
`of FIG. 1;
`0014 FIG. 5 illustrates a logical flow diagram generally
`showing an embodiment of a method for obtaining real-time
`legal services at the time of a collision;
`0015 FIG. 6 illustrates a logical flow diagram showing an
`embodiment of a method for obtaining legal services in con
`junction with reporting a vehicle theft;
`0016 FIG. 7 illustrates a vehicle configured with a wire
`less audio and video communication system in accordance
`with an embodiment of the present invention; and
`0017 FIG. 8 illustrates a vehicle configured with a wire
`less audio and video communication system in accordance
`with another embodiment of the present invention
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED
`EMBODIMENTS
`0018. The embodiments of the present invention are
`described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accom
`panying drawings, which form a parthereof, and which show,
`by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments by
`which the invention may be practiced. This invention may,
`however, be embodied in many differentforms and should not
`be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
`Rather, the disclosed embodiments are provided so that this
`disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully
`convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. As
`used herein, the term “or” is an inclusive 'or' operator, and is
`equivalent to the term “and/or unless the context clearly
`dictates otherwise. The term “based on is not exclusive and
`allows for being based on additional factors not described,
`unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition,
`throughout the specification, the meaning of “a” “an and
`“the include plural references. The meaning of “in” includes
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`“in” and “on.” The term “coupled implies that the elements
`may be directly connected together or may be coupled
`through one or more intervening elements.
`0019 Briefly, embodiments of the present invention are
`directed to systems, and methods that facilitate communica
`tion with legal representation at the time of the activity or
`incident giving rise to the potential need for legal represen
`tation. The systems and methods includebutare not limited to
`the enabling of oral and visual communication with legal
`representation via wireless communications. While embodi
`ments of the present invention are described in conjunction
`with applications concerning legal representation in response
`to contact with law enforcement, it is equally applicable to
`any situation in which real-time communication of events or
`activities would be beneficial, such as but not limited to traffic
`stops, motor or recreational vehicle monitoring, and other
`personal safety situations as well as providing accident assis
`tance after an accident has happened, i.e., assisting with the
`exchange of automobile insurance information and contact
`ing law enforcement if needed.
`0020 Turning now to the drawings, FIG. 1 is a block
`diagram of an exemplary method 100 for accessing wireless
`real time legal assistance while in or about a vehicle via video
`and audio equipment in accordance with an embodiment of
`the present invention. The method 100, begins with a client
`102 having contact with law enforcement 101. The client 102.
`then presses a button 103 (YES, 1a) or other indicator 102a
`located on an electronic device to enable audio access and
`Video recording 104 and transmission of the same to a com
`pany or other entity 105. In an alternative embodiment the
`service may be initiated by other means including but not
`limited to Voice commands. In another alternative embodi
`ment, the service may be initiated by remote means for
`example by key remote buttons or key fobs. In Such an
`embodiment, a client stopped outside of vehicle or having an
`incident occurring outside a vehicle may activate the system
`remotely. Further, the client 102 may communicate over an
`open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short dis
`tances, for example, Bluetooth R technology.
`0021. The company or other entity may be the actual legal
`representative oran intermediary that provides access to legal
`services. The time, date and location are logged 106 and
`transmitted 107 to the company or other entity. A legal rep
`resentative is connected live, if that format is operable, and is
`then able to assess the situation 108 and advise the client
`appropriately on how to proceed 109. In this instance the legal
`representative essentially provides on call services. The legal
`representative is connected live and observes via audio and
`video the interaction between the client and the law enforce
`ment in real-time, meaning as it is happening. If the legal
`representative is connected live, the client will have previ
`ously entered into a contract for legal services so that all
`available protections are available. The contract for legal
`services may be limited in scope or expansive and may be
`tailored to meet the needs of individual client. For example
`the scope could be limited to providing remote advice, could
`include legal representation in court, strategic counseling,
`bonding or any alternatives or combinations depending on the
`terms and costs the client is willing to incur. In some
`instances, the client may inform the law enforcement repre
`sentative that a legal representative will be monitoring
`exchange. Whether the decision is made to inform law
`
`enforcement or not, the legal representative is able to and does
`monitor the exchange between the client 102 and law enforce
`ment 101.
`0022. In an alternate embodiment, the client 102 despite
`having contact with law enforcement 101 and access to the
`device and legal counsel, decides not to access the services
`(112 No) 1b and the method ends. In this instance, the client
`may be issued a citation and accept it 113, requiring no further
`action 114. Alternatively, the client could accept the citation
`113 and then later seek legal counsel (not shown). However in
`this instance, the client may be disadvantaged by not having
`utilized the live real-time services of the legal representative.
`0023. As a result of the interaction between law enforce
`ment 101 and the client 102, various different events may
`occur. In one embodiment, no citation is issued 115, and no
`further action is required 116.
`0024. In an alternate embodiment, a citation is issued 117.
`and the client 102 is release on his own recognizance (i.e., as
`in the case of a traffic infraction) and the client 102 reacts to
`the citation as depicted in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram
`illustrating the response flow 200 as a result of the citation
`117 of FIG.1. The client 102, client has the choice of agreeing
`with or disagreeing with citation 201. If the client 102 agrees
`with citation or decides to otherwise accept the citation (Yes
`202), no further action required 203. Alternatively, if the
`client disagrees with citation (No 204), the client 102 contacts
`the company, which observed the interaction in FIG. 1 and
`informs it that he would like to dispute the citation 205. The
`company assigns a legal representative to the case 206. Alter
`natively, the case may have been automatically assigned to a
`legal representative after the audio and video transmission
`was complete. In this latter instance, no action is taken until
`the company is contacted by the client 102, but there is
`already an assigned legal representative. The legal represen
`tative reviews recorded audio and video footage 207 of the
`exchange between client 102 and law enforcement 101. The
`legal representative may then make contact with the client
`102 and discuss the client's options in response to what tran
`spired 208. The legal representative may merely provide
`advice or may be appointed to appear in court on client's
`behalf if necessary 209.
`0025. In another embodiment, the client 102 is removed
`from his vehicle 118. FIG.3 is a block diagram illustrating the
`response flow 300 as a result of the client 102 being removed
`from the vehicle 118 as illustrated in FIG.1. If the client 102
`is removed from the vehicle 118, front and rear license video
`and audio are enabled 301. The front and rear license audio
`and video may be enabled on the client side by the client 102
`depressing a button, using voice controls or otherwise acti
`Vating the system. In another embodiment the front and rear
`license audio and video may be automatically activated based
`on weight sensors or other sensing mechanisms which moni
`tor the client's movement. In another embodiment, the front
`and rear license audio and video may be activated by an action
`taken on the company side. The system may be activated by
`the client prior to being removed from the vehicle, may be
`activated when the client exits the vehicle, or may be activated
`after the vehicle has been exited. Neither the timing of acti
`vation nor order of events is intended to be a limitation on the
`embodiments of the present invention. While referred to as
`front and rear audio and video, it is contemplated within the
`scope of the embodiments of the present invention that the
`video could also in addition or in the alternative be located in
`other areas of the vehicle. Once the audio and video is
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`enabled, the legal representative continues to monitor
`exchange between client and law enforcement 302. If a cita
`tion is issued 303, (or no citation is issued (not shown)) the
`method then proceeds as described above in conjunction with
`FIG. 2. Alternatively, if the contact in FIG. 3 results in the
`client 102 being arrested 304, the method proceeds as
`described in conjunction with FIG. 4 below
`0026. If the client 102 is arrested 304 the method proceeds
`as depicted in the block diagram of FIG. 4. FIG. 4 depicts one
`embodiment of the process 400 that may occur after the client
`102 is arrested 304. After the client is arrested 304, the legal
`representative or other person from the company contacts the
`arresting law enforcement agency 401 to locate client 102.
`The legal representative is appointed and may be dispatched
`to facilitate the client's release 402. Coordinating the client’s
`release may optionally necessitate contact with other parties
`including but not limited to bonding companies, friends, and
`relatives. In one embodiment the company itselfposts bail for
`client 403. The legal representative meets with client 102, in
`person or through other communication means and reviews
`the case as well as defenses and strategy 404 with the client
`102. The legal representative continues as the client's repre
`sentative and may be appointed to appear in court on clients
`behalf if needed 405, provide other support or referral as
`necessary after evaluation of the case.
`0027 FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an exemplary method
`500 for accessing wireless real time legal assistance for an
`automobile accident via video and audio equipment in accor
`dance with an embodiment of the present invention. After an
`accident between a client 501 and another party 502 occurs,
`the client 501 pushes button or other otherwise activates the
`wireless system 503. Once the system is activated, audio and
`video recording and transmission are enabled 506. The time,
`date and location are logged 505 and are transmitted to the
`company 507. The legal representative is connected live in
`real-time and assesses the situation 508. The legal represen
`tative may then advise the client appropriately on how to
`proceed 509.
`0028. In an alternate embodiment, the wireless system is
`constantly on and activated Such that all activity is constantly
`being monitored. In Such an alternate embodiment, the sys
`tem may contain a memory means to store the data obtained
`as opposed to requiring constant live monitoring. In this “con
`stant on embodiment, the client optionally transitions to
`real-time monitoring after the occurrence of an accident.
`0029 FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an exemplary method
`600 for accessing wireless real time legal assistance for an
`automobile theft via Video and audio equipment in accor
`dance with an embodiment of the present invention. After a
`theft occurs 601, the client 602 contacts law enforcement
`agency and obtains a case number 603. The client then con
`tacts company and informs the company that his/her or its
`vehicle has been stolen 604. The company then contacts law
`enforcement agency and verifies case number 605. The com
`pany assists law enforcement in procuring vehicle by
`remotely enabling audio and video recording and transmis
`sion with date, time and location for the stolen vehicle 606.
`0030. In an alternate embodiment, the wireless system is
`constantly on and activated Such that all activity is constantly
`being monitored and the theft of the vehicle itself would be
`recorded. In such an alternate embodiment, the system may
`contain a wireless communication means linked to remote
`data storage to store the data obtained while monitoring the
`vehicle as opposed to requiring constant live monitoring. The
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`client may activate the system upon parking and leaving the
`vehicle. In Such an embodiment, the company may optionally
`monitor changes in the vehicle position and/or access. Fur
`ther, the system may include tracking means and other theft
`deterrent and recovery means.
`0031 FIG. 7 depicts a hardware diagram of a vehicle 700
`configured with the wireless audio and video system in accor
`dance with one embodiment of the present invention. The
`system is comprised of video components 701 (a . . . n) to
`capture images and the like of the event or occurrence, audio
`component 702 (a . . . n) to capture the Sounds, communica
`tions, noises and the like of the event or occurrence, electrical
`devices 703 (a ... n.) which couple radio waves or the like in
`free space to an electrical current for example an antenna to
`facilitate transmission of information between the various
`components and the company, and a control box for operating
`all of the components. Although the present embodiment is
`depicted with two audio, two video and two antenna devices
`Such is not intend to be a limitation on the embodiments and
`a lesser or greater number of devices may be implemented.
`701 (a . . . n) indicates possible locations for visual devices
`Such as cameras, video recorders, and the like. 702 (a . . . n)
`indicates possible locations of audio devices, such as audio
`recorders. It is contemplated within the scope of the embodi
`ments of the present invention that the audio and video com
`ponents may be combined in a single device. 703(a . . . n)
`indicates possible locations for antennas, configured to pro
`vide a signal to the company and transmit the collected infor
`mation and data. A control box may be located as appropriate
`on the vehicle. The location is not critical as the control box
`communicates with the other electronic components but is
`not required to be positioned in a particular location in order
`to optimize its operation.
`0032 FIG. 8 depicts a hardware diagram of a vehicle 800
`configured with the wireless audio and video system in accor
`dance with one embodiment of the present invention. The
`system is comprised of video components to capture images
`and the like of the event or occurrence, audio component to
`capture the Sounds, communications, noises and the like of
`the event or occurrence, electrical devices which couples
`radio waves or the like in free space to an electrical current for
`example an antenna to facilitate transmission of information
`between the various components and the company and a
`control box for operating all of the components. 801 (a ... n.)
`indicates possible locations for visual devices such as cam
`eras, video recorders, and the like. 802 (a . . . n) indicates
`possible locations of audio devices, such as audio recorders.
`It is contemplated within the scope of the embodiments of the
`present invention that the audio and video components may
`becombined in a single device. 803 (a...n) indicates possible
`locations for antennas, configured to provide a signal to the
`company and transmit the collected information and data. A
`control box may be located as appropriate on the vehicle. The
`location is not critical as the control box communicates with
`the other electronic components but is not required to be
`positioned in a particular location in order to optimize its
`operation.
`0033. In a preferred embodiment, the relationship among
`elements, including preferred logical and flow order is as
`shown in the exemplary embodiments. However, such
`embodiments are not intended to be a limitation on the scope
`of the embodiments of the present invention and other
`arrangements are contemplated within the scope.
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`0034. In another preferred embodiment, the process pref
`erably begins with the contact between law enforcement 101
`and the client 102 FIG. 1 and ends at no citation issued
`resulting in no further required action 116. As shown in FIG.
`1, the method preferably occurs before the client pushes the
`access button 102a, which preferably occurs before the no
`citation is issued 115, and so forth. However, the order of
`many of these steps may be changed. By way of example but
`not limitation, the step of the client 102 being arrested 119
`may occur before the step of citation issued 117.
`0035. In yet another example, the flowchart shown repre
`sents a process that is performed by the client. However, the
`client may not execute the steps or decisions in the manner
`shown. For example, the client in the step of client pushes
`button 103 (Yes) could inform law enforcement that exchange
`is being monitored without having pushed the button.
`0036. In another embodiment the method proceeds as fol
`lows. When a client is pulled over in the method 100 he/she
`will have the choice to push the button 102a, steps 103, 112.
`If client pushes button he then executes the steps of client
`pushes button (Yes) 103. Subsequently to this step, if the
`client does not push the button 112, then no further action is
`required.
`0037. If the client pushes the button 103, then audio, video
`recording and transmission will be enabled. The client will
`then be connected to a legal representative, who will monitor
`and advise client appropriately throughout exchange with law
`enforcement.
`0038. The invention would be used to provide the client
`with legal advice during a traffic stop by monitoring the
`exchange with law enforcement. The system may also be used
`in the event of an emergency Such as an accident, or the need
`of medical attention. Although described in conjunction with
`obtaining real-time or on-call legal services, the systems and
`methods described herein are equally applicable to providing
`other real-time on call services that may benefit from audio
`and video communications including but not limited to emer
`gency medical services, and managing customer relations.
`0039. In another embodiment, a mobile phone or smart
`phone with video chat ability may be implemented in this
`method. When implemented using Such a device, legal Ser
`vices could be provided even when the user is located away
`from the vehicle. The system and method provided herein
`may be used by individuals as well as businesses, for
`example, insurance companies, companies which manage
`fleets such as taxis, trucking companies, limousine services
`and the like as well as law enforcement agencies could use
`this invention.
`0040. In other embodiments, a desktop computer, laptop,
`tabletor any microprocessor based device or CPU/PCU based
`device may be implemented.
`0041. The embodiments herein have been described as
`wireless. This description is provided for in its broadest sense
`and is intended to cover all present and future technologies
`which enable the transfer of information over short distances
`or long distances including but not limited to utilizing internet
`connections, cellular or satellite technology.
`0042. In further non-limiting examples, embodiments of
`the present invention may be implemented on airlines, in
`public or private transportation means such as limousines or
`buses, on boats, in public or private schools, at public or
`private recreational facilities, in public or private parking
`structures and in public or private buildings or other facilities
`
`0043. Further the method can produce evidence and data
`that may be used by various persons and entities including
`law enforcement, private investigators, private counsel, or by
`other agencies.
`0044 As noted previously the forgoing descriptions of the
`specific embodiments are presented for purposes of illustra
`tion and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or
`to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed and obvi
`ously many modifications and variations are possible in view
`of the above teachings, including equivalents. The embodi
`ments were chosen and described in order to explain the
`principles of the invention and its practical applications, to
`thereby enable those skilled in the art to best utilize the
`invention and various embodiments thereofas Suited to the
`particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of
`the invention be defined by the claims, inclu