Streaming Networks, Inc.

A bait car program serves the purpose of apprehending individual(s) or group(s) engaged in auto theft. A standard operating model of a bait car program entails bait vehicles, a bait car server registering all the bait vehicles and a dispatch center that monitors and handles auto theft in progress in cooperation with police officers. When a standard vehicle is covertly equipped with Streaming Networks’ BC-200 unit, it becomes a bait vehicle. These vehicles are strategically deployed in high auto-theft areas to lure criminals. Any theft attempt triggers video, audio, and GPS recording on the BC-200’s storage, and a notification is sent via cellular network to the Bait Car Server (BCS) at the dispatch center. A dispatcher accepts the call and views live video, listens to conversations, and tracks the vehicle’s speed and direction in real time, then alerts the nearest police officer to pursue and arrest the suspect.

To apprehend suspects, the responding officer traditionally relies solely on the dispatcher for information about the occupants of the bait vehicle. This dependency can be limiting and may pose safety risks to the officer. To address this, Streaming Networks has developed the iCBClient mobile application for iOS (iPad/iPhone), which provides real-time video, audio, and GPS data from the bait car server. This direct access to live data enables field officers to make, more informed decisions. The iCBClient app also includes an option for officers to retrieve an active call from the dispatcher if necessary, although this is not the recommended practice. Once an officer retrieves the call, they become the call owner and gain control over all output functions. The dispatcher retains the ability to reclaim the call, end it and enter the required end call information such as the officer’s name, number of arrests, and other relevant information.

If the app is inactive, a push notification is sent to the device, allowing it to relaunch from the background or a closed state once acknowledged. Push notifications can be enabled or disabled using a switch button available on the login pag