# US 10,455,187 B2 · 360° Camera system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,455,187 B2 - Document ID: US10455187B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/945,400 - Filed: 2018-04-04 - Published: 2018-10-11 - Granted: 2019-10-22 - Earliest claimed: 2017-04-05 - Assignees: Liberator 360, LLC - Applicants: Liberator 360, LLC - Inventors: Clarence Andrew Callis, Jr.; Josh Landon Duncan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10455187B2 ## CPC - H04N 5/77: between a recording apparatus and a television camera - H04N 7/188: {Capturing isolated or intermittent images triggered by the occurrence of a predetermined event, e.g. an object reaching a predetermined position (signal generation from motion picture films H04N5/253)} - H04N 23/661: Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet - H04N 23/698: for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture - H04N 23/90: Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums - B64U 10/13: Flying platforms - B64U 2101/30: for imaging, photography or videography - B64U 2201/20: Remote controls - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - B64U: UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES [UAV]; EQUIPMENT THEREFOR ## Abstract A 360° camera system that eliminates problems associated with capturing real-time encounters between first responders, i.e., law enforcement personnel (such as police officers) and civilians such that all individuals involved in the encounter can be held accountable for their actions, wherein multiple cameras are provided, e.g., two to three cameras, consisting of cameras that acquire images in a 360° range, as opposed to conventional cameras that shoot up to a range of 170°, such that questions about sequence of events and their circumstances are eliminated. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A 360° camera system comprising: a dispatcher or central command center; a plurality of 360° cameras fixedly attached to a vehicle and connected to a secure communication network of the vehicle; a digital video recorder (DVR) operatively coupled to the plurality of 360° cameras, said DVR temporarily storing video footage acquired by the plurality of 360° cameras for upload to the dispatcher or central command center; at least one 360° camera assigned to a first responder, said at least one 360° camera being in wireless communication with the vehicle to upload additional video footage to the DVR; a mobile computer terminal arranged within the vehicle and providing real-time viewing of the video footage acquired by the plurality of 360° cameras; and an airborne recording system which wirelessly uploads further video footage to at least one of the (i) DVR and (ii) dispatcher or central command center; wherein all cameras of the 360° camera system are activated when the emergency lights on the vehicle are turned on. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein the dispatcher or central command center includes a main frame computer. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The 360° camera system of claim 2, wherein the main frame computer executes software program that allows a dispatcher or a person at the central command center to view a live video feed of each of the 360° cameras on the vehicle. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The 360° camera system of claim 2, wherein the command center or dispatcher is provided with a complete 360° horizontal and up to 90 degree vertical view being captured by any 360° camera of the plurality of 360° cameras and the at least one 360° camera assigned to the first responder at a specific location. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein all video footage stored in the DVR is uploaded from the vehicle to the dispatcher or central command center when the vehicle arrives within a secure Wi-Fi hotspot area located at the dispatcher or central command center. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein at least one 360° camera of the plurality of 360° cameras is located or placed on top of the vehicle, and one 360° camera is located in the inside of the vehicle. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein the 360° camera system 100 records over an extended period of time. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein the extended period of time is in a range of 2 to 15 minutes. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein recording resolution is in a range of 720p to 4K quality during daytime and recording resolution is in a range of 480p to 1080p at night time. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein drone footage is viewable live, remotely over the communication network of the vehicle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein activation of the airborne recording system automatically starts full system recording. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein recordings by all cameras of the 360° camera system are activated by a signal command sent by a crash detection processor to the DVR located within the vehicle. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The 360° camera system of claim 11, wherein full system recording comprises footage recording by the plurality of 360° cameras, the at least one 360° camera assigned to the first responder and footage recording by the airborne recording system. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein the at least one 360° camera of the first responder includes a microphone unit with a record on/off button. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The 360° camera system of claim 14, wherein the microphone unit further includes a power button and a GPS unit. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The 360° camera system of claim 1, wherein a further plurality of 360° cameras are assigned to the first responder which provide seamless 360° recording around the first responder.