Methods and systems for capturing and transmitting media
OwnerJoshua P. Shuckinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure allows for unique collection and housing of captured media, and further provides for a unique method of access for stored captured media. In some implementations, the system may use a device's native components, such as a microphone or camera, without using the native operating system. In some embodiments, captured media may be temporarily stored in a local cache until the device connects to a communication network, which may initiate transfer of the captured media to an external server. In some implementations, captured media may be accessible through a unique access mechanism, which may allow for immediate viewing of the captured media without requiring a separate download of the file.
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A system for capturing and transmitting media, the system comprising:
- a portable device comprising:
- a media capture component, wherein the media capture component is controllable by a native software stored on the portable device;
- a downloadable software to control the media capture component, wherein control of the media capture component circumvents the native software;
- a temporary cache, wherein captured media is temporarily stored in the temporary cache;
- a communications device;
- and
- an external server configured to receive and store captured media transmitted from the portable device, wherein the communication device monitors for communication access to the external server and transfers captured media to the external server, and wherein transferring captured media prompts deletion of captured media in the temporary cache.
A computer-implemented method for capturing and transmitting media, the computer-implemented method comprising:
- circumventing native instructions for a media capture component of a portable device, wherein native instructions are stored locally;
- controlling the media capture component;
- capturing media through the media capture component;
- storing media in a temporary cache in the portable device;
- monitoring for communication access to an external server;
- receiving communication access to the external server;
- transmitting media to the external server;
- and
- removing media from the temporary cache.
A computer-implemented method for providing access to captured media, the computer-implemented method comprising:
- accessing a captured media database;
- identifying one or more files storing captured media;
- generating an access mechanism for access to the captured media, wherein the access mechanism comprises a randomly generated URL;
- transmitting the access mechanism;
- receiving an access prompt through the access mechanism;
- and
- providing an interface comprising a viewer, wherein the viewer provides access to view captured media, wherein access to view captured media prohibits access to the one or more files.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.