Patents Assigned to Digital Ally, Inc.
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Patent number: 9159371Abstract: At a high level, embodiments of the invention relate to augmenting video data with presence data derived from one or more proximity tags. More specifically, embodiments of the invention generate forensically authenticated recordings linking video imagery to the presence of specific objects in or near the recording. One embodiment of the invention includes video recording system comprising a camera, a wireless proximity tag reader, a storage memory and control circuitry operable to receive image data from the camera receive a proximity tag identifier identifying a proximity tag from the proximity tag reader, and store an encoded frame containing the image data and the proximity tag identity in the storage memory.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Stanton E. Ross, Peng Han, Jeremy A. Dick
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Patent number: 9019431Abstract: A portable video and imaging system includes a camera for capturing video of an event, and a video recording device for recording the captured video of the event. The camera is housed in a first housing, the recording device is housed in a second housing, and the first and second housings are physically separate. Various embodiments provide for the system to be mounted to a user's body, an article of clothing, such as a shirt or a hat, to a vehicle, or to an ancillary component carried by the user, such as a firearm.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steve Phillips, Jason R. Troxel
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Patent number: 8976339Abstract: A system for determining the speed and position of objects comprises a beam source, a transmit reflection device, a beam receiver, a receive reflection device, and a controller. The beam source may generate a beam. The transmit reflection device may reflect the beam at the objects and may include a plurality of transmit faces with each transmit face oriented at a different angle and operable to reflect the beam at a different height. The beam receiver may detect the beam. The receive reflection device may include a plurality of receive faces with each receive face oriented at a different angle and operable to focus the beam reflected from objects at different heights onto the beam receiver. The controller may determine the position of the objects over time and calculate the speed of the objects based on a change in the position of the objects.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Phillips, Nihat Cem Oguz, Kenneth L. McCoy, Matthew R. Andrews
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Publication number: 20150050003Abstract: A multiple recording device management system including an intermediate multiple recording device managing apparatus, a vehicle recording device mounted in a police vehicle and synced to the managing apparatus, and a personal recording device carried by a police officer and wirelessly synced to the managing apparatus. The managing apparatus is operable to detect when the vehicle recording device, personal recording device, or any other synced device in range has begun recording and to transmit a communication signal to any synced recording device in range indicating that the recording device should begin recording and to further transmit a time stamp to synced recording devices for corroborating recorded data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Stanton E. Ross, Troy D. Bowlin, Matthew R. Andrews
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Patent number: 8781292Abstract: A multiple recording device management system including an intermediate multiple recording device managing apparatus, a vehicle recording device mounted in a police vehicle and synced to the managing apparatus, and a personal recording device carried by a police officer and wirelessly synced to the managing apparatus. The managing apparatus is operable to detect when the vehicle recording device, personal recording device, or any other synced device in range has begun recording and to transmit a communication signal to any synced recording device in range indicating that the recording device should begin recording and to further transmit a time stamp to synced recording devices for corroborating recorded data.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Stanton E. Ross, Troy D. Bowlin, Matthew R. Andrews
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Publication number: 20140125966Abstract: A system for determining the speed and position of objects comprises a beam source, a transmit reflection device, a beam receiver, a receive reflection device, and a controller. The beam source may generate a beam. The transmit reflection device may reflect the beam at the objects and may include a plurality of transmit faces with each transmit face oriented at a different angle and operable to reflect the beam at a different height. The beam receiver may detect the beam. The receive reflection device may include a plurality of receive faces with each receive face oriented at a different angle and operable to focus the beam reflected from objects at different heights onto the beam receiver. The controller may determine the position of the objects over time and calculate the speed of the objects based on a change in the position of the objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Phillips, Nihat Cem Oguz, Kenneth L. McCoy, Matthew R. Andrews
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Publication number: 20140092251Abstract: An all-weather non-enclosed-vehicle mounted system for recording video and audio. The weatherproof system comprises an interface for connecting various system components and external devices, a display monitor integrated into the same housing as an electronics module operable to receive the video and audio, and a memory operable to receive and store the video and audio.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Jason R. Troxel
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Publication number: 20140092299Abstract: A portable video and imaging system includes a camera for capturing video of an event, and a video recording device for recording the captured video of the event. The camera is housed in a first housing, the recording device is housed in a second housing, and the first and second housings are physically separate. Various embodiments provide for the system to be mounted to a user's body, an article of clothing, such as a shirt or a hat, to a vehicle, or to an ancillary component carried by the user, such as a firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steve Phillips, Jason R. Troxel
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Patent number: 8629977Abstract: A system for determining the speed and position of objects comprises a beam source, a transmit reflection device, a beam receiver, a receive reflection device, and a controller. The beam source may generate a beam. The transmit reflection device may reflect the beam at the objects and may include a plurality of transmit faces with each transmit face oriented at a different angle and operable to reflect the beam at a different height. The beam receiver may detect the beam. The receive reflection device may include a plurality of receive faces with each receive face oriented at a different angle and operable to focus the beam reflected from objects at different heights onto the beam receiver. The controller may determine the position of the objects over time and calculate the speed of the objects based on a change in the position of the objects.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Phillips, Nihat Cem Oguz, Kenneth L. McCoy, Matthew R. Andrews
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Publication number: 20130342697Abstract: A vehicle-mounted system for recording video and audio. The system uses distributed processing, including encoding the video and audio at their source(s), and a high-speed, e.g., Ethernet, bus connecting the various system components and external devices. The system may include a display monitor which is integrated into the same housing as a rear view mirror of the vehicle, with the display monitor being located behind the mirror and video displayed on the monitor being visible through the mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Robert D. Haler
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Publication number: 20130314537Abstract: A multi-functional remote monitoring system for use in a mobile surveillance system comprising a host controller, at least one hub transceiver, and at least one remote monitoring transmitter (“RMT”) operable to capture and transmit data, wherein the hub transceiver is operable to communicate to and receive data from the at least one RMT. The hub transceiver and the RMT are adapted for bi-directional transmission and receipt of data, including audio and data signals. The host controller is operable to control the hub transceiver and facilitate communication of the audio and data signals between the RMTs and the hub transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Haler, Leslie R. Pingel, Yancy E. Scroggins, Walter T. Morrey
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Patent number: 8520069Abstract: A vehicle-mounted system (1010) for recording video and audio. The system (1010) uses distributed processing, including encoding the video and audio at their source(s), and a high-speed, e.g., Ethernet, bus (1148) connecting the various system components and external devices. The system (1010) may include a display monitor (1040) which is integrated into the same housing (1020) as a rear view mirror (170) of the vehicle, with the display monitor (1040) being located behind the mirror (170) and video displayed on the monitor being visible through the mirror (170).Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Robert D Haler
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Patent number: 8503972Abstract: A multi-functional remote monitoring system for use in a mobile surveillance system comprising a host controller, at least one hub transceiver, and at least one remote monitoring transmitter (“RMT”) operable to capture and transmit data, wherein the hub transceiver is operable to communicate to and receive data from the at least one RMT. The hub transceiver and the RMT are adapted for bi-directional transmission and receipt of data, including audio and data signals. The host controller is operable to control the hub transceiver and facilitate communication of the audio and data signals between the RMTs and the hub transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Haler, Leslie R. Pingel, Yancy E. Scroggins, Walter T. Morrey
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Publication number: 20110255070Abstract: A system for determining the speed and position of objects comprises a beam source, a transmit reflection device, a beam receiver, a receive reflection device, and a controller. The beam source may generate a beam. The transmit reflection device may reflect the beam at the objects and may include a plurality of transmit faces with each transmit face oriented at a different angle and operable to reflect the beam at a different height. The beam receiver may detect the beam. The receive reflection device may include a plurality of receive faces with each receive face oriented at a different angle and operable to focus the beam reflected from objects at different heights onto the beam receiver. The controller may determine the position of the objects over time and calculate the speed of the objects based on a change in the position of the objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Phillips, Nihat Cem Oguz, Kenneth L. McCoy, Matthew R. Andrews
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Publication number: 20100328463Abstract: A vehicle-mounted system (1010) for recording video and audio. The system (1010) uses distributed processing, including encoding the video and audio at their source(s), and a high-speed, e.g., Ethernet, bus (1148) connecting the various system components and external devices. The system (1010) may include a display monitor (1040) which is integrated into the same housing (1020) as a rear view mirror (170) of the vehicle, with the display monitor (1040) being located behind the mirror (170) and video displayed on the monitor being visible through the mirror (170).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Robert D. Haler
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Publication number: 20100167687Abstract: A multi-functional remote monitoring system for use in a mobile surveillance system comprising a host controller, at least one hub transceiver, and at least one remote monitoring transmitter (“RMT”) operable to capture and transmit data, wherein the hub transceiver is operable to communicate to and receive data from the at least one RMT. The hub transceiver and the RMT are adapted for bi-directional transmission and receipt of data, including audio and data signals. The host controller is operable to control the hub transceiver and facilitate communication of the audio and data signals between the RMTs and the hub transceiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Walter T. Morrey, Leslie R. Pingel, Yancy E. Scroggins, Robert D. Haler
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Patent number: 7371021Abstract: A digital camera is adapted for being mounted to a bow for archery. The camera comprises a self-contained digital unit within a housing and is protected from vibrational disturbances caused by the release of the bowstring. A viscoelastic material is used to reduce vibrations. The housing is water resistant to protect the internal circuitry of the camera from environmental elements encountered during hunting. A secure digital slot is connected to the digital camera circuitry and can accept a SD flash memory card. The camera may also be connected for transmitting images to an external device for viewing.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventors: Charles Andrew Ross, Jr., Robert Dale Haler
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Patent number: D715347Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Jason R. Troxel
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Patent number: D715846Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Digital Ally, Inc.Inventor: Jason R. Troxel