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Abstract

A seat (22) for mounting in a vehicle generally includes an entire video recording system (20). The video recording system (20) has a camera (40) extending above the seat (22) and mounted, via a support (42), to a back frame (26) of the seat (22). The camera (40) is spaced from the headrest (29) and is preferably close to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. An audio receiver (48) and controller (80) are mounted in the seat back (28), while a recorder (68) and display unit (54) are mounted to the seat bottom (32). A power and communications wire bundle (82) is disposed to connect the recording system (20) to the vehicle's systems. The recording system (20) may include a mechanism for limiting access to the videotape and a mechanism for heating and cooling the recorder.

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