Multi-media data collection tool kit having an electronic multi-media "case" file and method of use

The present invention relates to multi-media computing devices and, more particularly, to a multi-media data collection tool kit having an electronic multi-media "Case" file for use by law enforcement officers, federal agents, fire departments or the like to investigate crime scenes, fires, incidents, or other investigatory matters. A wearable and mobile multi-media data collection tool kit for creating an electronic investigation record. The wearable and mobile multi-media data collection tool kit includes an electronic multi-media "Case" file for processing a plurality of multi-media data collection input streams of multi-media investigation information into an electronic case file record, a man-to-machine visual interface or display integrated with the electronic multi-media case file for visually conveying the contents of the input streams of the multi-media investigation information. The took kit further includes a plurality of multi-media data collection tools for inputting the plurality of multi-media data collection input streams of the multi-media investigation information.