ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,294,452, issued on May 6, was assigned to Global Tel*Link Corp. (Reston, Va.).
"System and method for detecting and controlling contraband devices in a correctional facility utilizing portable electronic devices" was invented by Stephen Lee Hodge (Aubrey, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present disclosure provides details of a system and method for detecting and monitoring a contraband device including communication devices and drones/UAVs by utilizing a combination of mobile devices, fixed monitoring devices, and a contraband monitoring center. The mobile devices include smart phones or tablets that are borrowed, rented, or pur...