Patents Assigned to Global Tel*Link Corp.
-
Publication number: 20230022557Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen L. HODGE
-
Patent number: 11418910Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 11405750Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Publication number: 20200267500Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen L. HODGE
-
Publication number: 20200252746Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen L. HODGE
-
Patent number: 10735431Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing internet access to residents of a controlled-environment facility. There are significant dangers associated with provide such residents with Internet access due to their criminal history. However, through the generation, updating and application of strict browsing restrictions, as well as the authentication of multiple forms of identifying information, Internet access can be provided to those residents safely and securely.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 10708369Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing internet access to residents of a controlled-environment facility. There are significant dangers associated with provide such residents with Internet access due to their criminal history. However, through the generation, updating and application of strict browsing restrictions, as well as the authentication of multiple forms of identifying information, Internet access can be provided to those residents safely and securely.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 10681495Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 10462285Abstract: A method and system are described for enhancing the security of calls made by a member of a controlled environment to an outside party, particularly when the outside party communicates via a cellular phone. An application is provided for the cellular device, which must communicate and register with a calling platform of the controlled environment. Certain elements of personal verification data are obtained by the user of the cellular device and stored at the calling platform for later reference. Calls from the inmate to the cellular device cause the calling platform to issue a notification to the user via the application. The user verifies his/her identity using the application, after which the call can be connected. As a further security measure, certain conditions can be required and periodically checked during the call to ensure the user remains verified.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen Hodge
-
Patent number: 10404080Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed for providing electrical charge to residents of a controlled-environment facility. In an embodiment, a charging station may be provided in an area accessible to an inmate to allow charging of in an inmate smart device, such as a phone or tablet. In an embodiment, a portable charger may be provided to an inmate for charging a smart device.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen Lee Hodge
-
Publication number: 20190253837Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen L. HODGE
-
Patent number: 10206064Abstract: There is a growing problem in correctional facilities in which contraband devices may be smuggled into a correctional facility. These devices are not subject to the typical monitoring and control provided by the inmate communication system provided by the correctional facility, and thus pose a significant security risk. The present disclosure provides details of a system and method that leverages the sanctioned mobile devices and the wireless infrastructure of the inmate communication system to scan for and triangulate the location of contraband devices. The mobile and wireless infrastructure devices scan for transmissions indicative of a contraband device and send alerts to each other and to a central monitoring system. The central monitoring system then leverages multiple alerts to determine a location of the contraband device using multiple triangulation techniques. The triangulation may also be performed by the mobile devices themselves.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 10015546Abstract: Methods and systems for providing content creation and content publishing in a controlled environment are disclosed herein. A media management device receives an audio track including lyrical content. Further, the media management device performs speech recognition analysis on the audio track to determine lyrical text corresponding to the lyrical content. Additionally, the media management device determines whether the audio track contains prohibited content based on comparing the lyrical text to a blacklist of prohibited information. When the audio track does not include prohibited content, the media management device publishes the audio track to a media library accessible to devices within the controlled environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Alex Petty
-
Publication number: 20180167396Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing internet access to residents of a controlled-environment facility. There are significant dangers associated with provide such residents with Internet access due to their criminal history. However, through the generation, updating and application of strict browsing restrictions, as well as the authentication of multiple forms of identifying information, Internet access can be provided to those residents safely and securely.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. HODGE
-
Patent number: 9973810Abstract: The Controlled Environment Media And Communication System delivers communications services to residents of controlled facilities using a common network architecture. Some of the communications capabilities of the Controlled Environment Media And Communication System include media distribution, video visitation, intra-facility messaging, and other such communications services.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen L. Hodge
-
Patent number: 9787724Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for secure electronic message exchange including coupling a control platform to a workstation of a plurality of workstations via a communications medium, where the control platform includes one or more apparatuses for monitoring, controlling, conversion, and billing, related to messages exchanged between a plurality of local users and a plurality of remote users. The system prevents forwarding or copying of a message sent by a local user of the plurality of local users and received by a remote user of the plurality of remote users, to another party by the control platform. The system and method also provides for authenticating the remote user with the control platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventors: Stephen Hodge, David Woody
-
Publication number: 20170289143Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for secure electronic message exchange including coupling a control platform to a workstation of a plurality of workstations via a communications medium, where the control platform includes one or more apparatuses for monitoring, controlling, conversion, and billing, related to messages exchanged between a plurality of local users and a plurality of remote users. The system prevents forwarding or copying of a message sent by a local user of the plurality of local users and received by a remote user of the plurality of remote users, to another party by the control platform. The system and method also provides for authenticating the remote user with the control platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventors: Stephen Hodge, David Woody
-
Patent number: 9699304Abstract: A method and system are described for enhancing the security of calls made by a member of a controlled environment to an outside party, particularly when the outside party communicates via a cellular phone. An application is provided for the cellular device, which must communicate and register with a calling platform of the controlled environment. Certain elements of personal verification data are obtained by the user of the cellular device and stored at the calling platform for later reference. Calls from the inmate to the cellular device cause the calling platform to issue a notification to the user via the application. The user verifies his/her identity using the application, after which the call can be connected. As a further security measure, certain conditions can be required and periodically checked during the call to ensure the user remains verified.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Stephen Hodge
-
Publication number: 20170177925Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for locating, identifying, and tracking a known criminal, fugitive, missing person, and/or any other person of interest. An embodiment operates by deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle, determining the mode of operation of the UAV, operating the UAV in accordance with the mode of operation of the UAV, determining whether a subject has been detected, capturing a first voice sample associated with the subject, authenticating the identity of the subject, and transmitting the GPS location of the unmanned aerial vehicle to a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Global Tel*Link Corp.Inventor: Mitch VOLKART
-
Patent number: 9686402Abstract: A secure telephone call management system is provided for authenticating users of a telephone system in an institutional facility. Authentication of the users of the telephone call management system is accomplished by using a personal identification number, biometric means, and/or radio frequency means. The secure telephone call management system includes accounting software capable of limiting access to the system based on funds in a user's account, and includes management software capable of implementing widespread or local changes to the system. The system monitors a conversation in the telephone call to detect a presence of a first characteristic in audio of the conversation, and terminates the telephone call if the first characteristic does not match a second characteristic of biometric information of a user or a called party.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: GLOBAL TEL*LINK CORP.Inventor: Stephen Lee Hodge