Captured Data Redaction With At-Capture Pattern Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face challenges in efficiently processing and analyzing captured data for evidence, requiring significant computational resources and time, especially when dealing with large volumes of data from multiple sources, and struggle with timely reporting and efficient redaction of sensitive information.

Innovation Solution

A capture system capable of analyzing data at the time of capture, generating identified data and alignment data, which are then used to reduce the computational burden on evidence management systems by providing timely reports and efficient redaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If captured data is analyzed at the evidence management system, then comprehensive analysis can be performed, but processing time and computational load increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata analysis accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The capture system performs preliminary analysis of captured data at the time of capture, identifying and extracting relevant information before the data reaches the evidence management system. This preliminary action reduces the computational burden on the evidence management system and decreases overall processing time while maintaining analysis accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The data processing function is segmented between the capture system and the evidence management system. The capture system handles initial data analysis and extraction, while the evidence management system focuses on higher-level processing and report generation. This segmentation distributes computational workload and reduces bottlenecks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If captured data is analyzed at the evidence management system, then comprehensive analysis can be performed, but computational resources are consumed excessively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata analysis accuracyVSAvoidcomputational resources
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The capture system performs preliminary analysis of captured data at the time of capture, identifying and extracting relevant information before the data reaches the evidence management system. This preliminary action reduces the computational burden on the evidence management system and decreases overall processing time while maintaining analysis accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The capture system extracts and removes the computational task of initial data analysis from the evidence management system by performing it locally at the capture point. This extraction reduces the computational resources required at the central system while maintaining necessary analysis capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Productivity

If traditional data processing approaches are used, then data can be processed, but timely reporting is difficult to achieve

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereporting speedVSAvoidreport generation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The capture system performs preliminary analysis of captured data at the time of capture, identifying and extracting relevant information before the data reaches the evidence management system. This preliminary action reduces the computational burden on the evidence management system and decreases overall processing time while maintaining analysis accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The capture system continuously analyzes captured data in real-time at the time of capture, maintaining continuous processing without interruption. This continuous action ensures timely reporting by eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring data is ready for reporting as it is captured.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Productivity

If captured data is analyzed at the evidence management system, then comprehensive analysis can be performed, but redaction efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveredaction efficiencyVSAvoidredaction time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The capture system performs preliminary analysis of captured data at the time of capture, identifying and extracting relevant information before the data reaches the evidence management system. This preliminary action reduces the computational burden on the evidence management system and decreases overall processing time while maintaining analysis accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The capture system extracts and removes the computational task of initial data analysis from the evidence management system by performing it locally at the capture point. This extraction reduces the computational resources required at the central system while maintaining necessary analysis capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Data Source

PatentUS12380235B2Identifying and redacting captured data
Publication Date: 2025.08.05 AXON ENTERPRISE INC
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AI summary

An evidence ecosystem that includes a capture system that detects physical properties in the environment around the capture system and captures data related to the physical properties. The capture system analyzes the captured data in accordance with patterns to detect characteristics and patterns in the captured data. Upon detecting a characteristic or a pattern, the capture system records the identified data and alignment data that identifies the location of the identified data in the captured data. The capture system sends the captured data, identified data, and alignment data to an evidence management system for use in generating reports and producing redacted copies of the captured data for distribution or presentation.