Abstract: A remote deposition system includes a computer connected to a high speed network connection to which are connected microphones, a video camera and a shorthand writing machine of an official reporter at the deposition site. Audio, video and transcript text is transmitted over the network to a remote computer. A chat communications link is established between the remote computer and the computer at the deposition for two way text communication. Two way audio communications are also possible, as are set objection commands by the remote user. The remote user, or several remote users, access the data over standard Internet software and connections. Playback and editing of the recorded deposition is possible with text, audio and video playback from an Internet connection with a suite of tools. A service of providing the deposition remotely is provided as well.

Abstract: A remote deposition system includes a computer connected to a high speed network connection to which are connected microphones, a video camera and a shorthand writing machine of an official reporter at the deposition site. Audio, video and transcript text is transmitted over the network to a remote computer. A chat communications link is established between the remote computer and the computer at the deposition for two way text communication. Two way audio communications are also possible, as are set objection commands by the remote user. The remote user, or several remote users, access the data over standard Internet software and connections. Playback and editing of the recorded deposition is possible with text, audio and video playback from an Internet connection with a suite of tools. A service of providing the deposition remotely is provided as well.