Abstract: A portable video capture device, including a data storage device, an image sensor, and a processor, is disclosed. The image sensor captures video data and the processor encodes the video data to generate first, second, and third compressed video data sets, respectively having low, medium, and high resolution, which are then stored on the storage device. The processor receives position data from various sensors and on-board diagnostic (OBD) data from an operating automobile and encodes the received data as a visual display superimposed on video data. The capture device transmits streaming video data to a remote device and performs video editing and indexing functions on the video data, automatically according to predetermined criteria, and/or based on based on instructions received from the remote device. The remote device receives video editing instructions from a graphical user interface based on received video data and transmits the instructions to the video device.

Abstract: A disclosed mounting device for a portable video capture device includes a main body, a first coupling device, and a second coupling device. The main body includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver. The first coupling device provides a mechanical coupling between the main body and a mounting surface, and the second coupling device provides an electrical and mechanical coupling between the main body and the portable video capture device. The GPS receiver includes a GPS antenna and a GPS module. The GPS module includes circuitry that receives GPS signals from the GPS antenna and provides the received GPS signals to the portable video capture device through the electrical coupling provided by the second coupling device. A disclosed method includes generating, from the GPS signals, position information that is updated at a rate of no less than 6 Hz, and transmitting the position information to the portable video capture device.