Patent ID: 9094569
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G06Q,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of providing endpoint control free, inmate-initiated, web-based audio/video visitation between an inmate and a single previously registered visitor, the steps comprising: a) providing at least one terminal configured exclusively for audio/video inmate visitation disposed in an incarnation facility, said at least one audio/video terminal being operatively connected to a web-based audio/video visitation system; b) registering an inmate housed in said incarceration facility and providing log-in information to said inmate allowing said inmate to access said web-based audio/video visitation system using said at least one audio/video terminal; c) registering at least one visitor authorized to receive an inmate-originated audio/video visit from said registered inmate; d) providing said at least one registered visitor with log-in information allowing him/her to remotely access said web-based audio/video visitation system; e) initiating an audio/video visit by said registered inmate at said at least one audio/video terminal at said registered inmate's convenience to one of said at least one registered visitor without pre-scheduling and without any other human intervention, said initiating step comprising selecting a name of a pre-approved visitor from a list of one or more names displayed at said audio/video terminal; and f) after successfully completing said initiating step (e), conducting an audio/video visit between said registered inmate and said one of said at least one registered visitor.