ES2773932A1 - Weapons use control system in restricted areas (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas, based on the detection that a user is wielding a weapon and does or does not have a finger on the trigger, by recognizing the user by the emission of a light beam that is interrupted or reflected by the object to be detected, validating if you are an authorized user to carry the weapon by pairing your reader to the corresponding unique chip of the user, in order not to apply deterrent measures on the weapon itself. The system incorporates communication with the user in the aforementioned weapon and even the possibility of dissuading him with an electric shock from continuing to wield it, depending on whether he is a previously unauthorized user to use the weapon or the restrictions on use that may exist in the area to protect. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a security system, as well as the associated operating procedure, in order to increase security in the use of weapons or other devices that may pose a risk to people, preventing their activation or unauthorized manipulation in a prohibited area or by an unauthorized person.

This invention is applicable in the field of manufacturing weapons or other devices that may affect the safety of people such as drones, both for use linked to state security forces, and for civil or sports use. .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

By way of introduction, the current problem derived from the more or less indiscriminate use of weapons or items that may pose a risk to people is known to all, especially relevant in sensitive areas such as public buildings, tourist areas , large crowds of people, airport infrastructures, etc.

Considering the state of the art regarding solutions that are already being worked on, in the patent of publication number and title respectively; ES2316923T3 "Device for remote control of the use of a personal weapon and personal weapon with such device", a control device is proposed to remotely control the use of a personal weapon and a personal weapon, being able to supervise the use of a personal weapon determined, for example, from a distant central, being able to send orders for the temporary and / or definitive blocking or unlocking of the weapon from said central.

Likewise, in the patent of publication number and title, respectively; US2016 / 0169603A1, "Method and system for the identification of the user of a firearm using the unique signature measured by the telemetry of the firearm sensor", where readable devices / apparatus, systems, methods and means are described by machine to implement and use a system to identify a person who fired a firearm, and to record, evaluate, identify and transmit information related to the discharge of a firearm. More specifically, the present invention relates to firearm telemetry and includes evaluating the predictive nature of a trigger and associated activities, which are unique to individual users when firing a weapon. In this regard, using the techniques described in the aforementioned document, it is possible to uniquely identify the person who fired a firearm, however, it is not a valid resource to guarantee that it is not used in a specific environment by a person who has not been previously authorized to do so.

However, in restricted areas subject to control with the "Control System for the use of weapons in restricted areas", a security infrastructure based on a device that detects who or who, where, is provided with respect to the state of the art on the matter. and when the weapon can be wielded, allowing to manage the user's access to the designated weapon. By detecting when a weapon or object is being wielded, it allows activating or deactivating it through the reflection of a light beam, as well as the need to initiate deterrent actions on the weapon itself, if it is in a restricted area and while it remains in it, by means of an electric shock. Thus, the electric shock to prevent the continued carrying of the weapon or disabling the system can be controlled by analyzing the control unit that carries the weapon, or by means of a wireless interface that can be detected in advance.

Then by way of summary, the "Control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas", provides the following advantages with respect to the state of the art;

• Analyze if the weapon is approaching, inside, outside or flying over a building or an area in which the use of weapons is prohibited.

• It incorporates a deterrent mechanism in the weapon, which generates a high voltage discharge on the weapon or prevents its use, when the unauthorized user is about to use it, either because he is not a validated user as authorized to tampering with the weapon, or attempting to do so in areas or places where that the use of these is prohibited, such as schools, hospitals, police stations, courts, airports.

• Provides a user recognition system by the emission of a beam of light that is interrupted or reflected, to the object to be detected in order to inform the weapon control unit if the user encounters the finger on the trigger or wielding it.

• Possibility of detecting in advance that a weapon is approaching, alerting the security services, in order to prevent access to facilities or even remotely apply dissuasive measures.

• Provides a deterrent system that continuously emits the identification of the weapon, its location and the status of the system.

• Register usage data available to state security forces.

• Possibility of ensuring that a designated weapon can only be used by one or more members of a unit.

• Possibility of avoiding any case of accidental or unintended firing or activation of the weapon.

• Possibilities of multiple levels of security facilitated by an electronic locking device located inside or outside the weapon, programmed according to customer needs.

• Possibility of adapting the system described in the present invention in weapons, drones or other devices, the use of which poses a risk to the safety of people.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

By way of explanation of the invention, the "Weapon use control device in restricted areas" provides a system capable of improving the safety of the use of any weapon or object that can be used as such, identifying who or who are its users, when and in what delimitation the weapon can be wielded, evaluating even if the weapon is approaching a building, inside, outside, or flying over it, in an area in which the use of weapons is prohibited. Additionally, in the event that the user is not authorized or is in an area expressly not authorized to access with weapons, the system blocks their use or even activates the deterrence of remaining holding said weapon or object by means of a high discharge. voltage on the grip or system, which could also be directly activated remotely by law enforcement should the situation warrant.

Regarding the control unit, it can be implemented using different validation systems for authorized users to carry the weapon, such as the short-range wireless communication system or NFC, providing a blocking signal to the unauthorized, or even dissuading them by not being validated with an electric shock.

Thus, the aforementioned control unit bases its operation on a near-coverage field communication device, around three centimeters approximately, which either prevents the user carrying the weapon from being affected by the deterrent measures, matching their reader to the corresponding unique chip of the user validated as authorized in the programming and provided that the aforementioned pairing occurs outside a security zone in which the use of weapons previously programmed is not allowed or, in the absence of validation, blocking the use of the weapon or even deter the unauthorized person from holding the weapon, with an electric shock, in any of the following cases;

A. When it is detected that the weapon is being manipulated, grasped or with the finger located on the trigger, however, the validation that the user is authorized does not take place.

B. When, being a user validated as authorized to use that weapon, they are in an area not authorized to wield weapons.

C. When being an authorized user to wield the weapon, the state security forces consider that it is a security risk.

D. In the case of drones, an area in which the flight is not authorized has been accessed.

Thus, the "Control device for the use of weapons in restricted areas", comprises, on the one hand, a set of elements to be installed inside the weapon itself or its envelope, to which are added the elements to be installed in the area. restricted whose security is subject to control.

Regarding the elements to be installed inside the weapon itself or its envelope, they are based on the operation of a control or processing unit powered by the corresponding battery, to which the following elements are electronically connected;

• Bidirectional antenna for wireless communications between transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx).

• An operation reader based on radio frequency identification or RFID technology.

• An optical sensor to identify that the weapon is being held and if the finger is located on its trigger.

• A high amperage capacitor activated by a relay controlled by the control unit.

• LED type light emitting diode, indicator of the status of the weapon.

• An electronically actuated mechanical locking device that enables activation of the weapon.

Regarding the mechanical assembly of the electronic locking device, which is activated with the aforementioned electronics in order to guarantee the actions of locking and activation of the weapon, it would be carried out with a solenoid or electromagnet which in its resting state is blocking the action to fire the weapon, and only when the conditions programmed for the activation of the weapon are met, the controlling unit will send an electronic impulse activating the mechanism and allowing the activation of the weapon, which returns to the blocking state when the aforementioned impulse ceases.

The weapon also includes a small voltage battery, equipped with the corresponding circuit to extend it to a suitable level of electric discharge, as a deterrent element connected to the described locking system, to activate when the weapon is held in unauthorized use. Of the same.

Regarding the elements to be installed in the restricted area whose security is subject to control, the invention provides buildings, or prohibited areas in which it is not authorized to carry weapons and / or be flown over with drones, with their own additional control unit to the one that each weapon contains, connected to a receiver equipped with a bidirectional antenna, in order to establish bidirectional communication with the weapon or object.

Finally, obviously, the set described is complemented with the corresponding computer programs where the needs of each application, scopes, safe use zones, prohibited zones, usage statistics, remote control, etc., as well as the corresponding ones, are designed and parameterized. devices for displaying or presenting data or states both on the weapon itself, as well as in areas or buildings where there is restricted use, making use of some two-way communication systems that can activate some type of proximity alert such as proximity led , screen, vibration, SMS or sound, to activate the indication that an area or state in which the use of the weapon is not authorized has been accessed, and even that if it is held, it will receive a high voltage deterrent discharge.

Then in summary, the weapon or object has an emitter and a receiver electronically linked to a control unit that analyzes the information received by radio from buildings or areas where the use or manipulation of weapons is prohibited and through a computer application and the information emitted by the projection of a beam of light, detects that the user is holding the weapon and that his finger is on the trigger, so that in the event of the previously programmed factors, it applies dissuasive actions by means of electric shocks, which prevent the user from carrying the weapon or continuing to fly in the case of drones.

Obviously, with respect to the operation reader that indicates to the control unit of the weapon itself if it is an authorized user, alternatively, it can be implemented instead of by radiofrequency identification technology, by means of bluetooth-type wireless networks, fingerprint identification of people, pressure sensor or magnetism.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical implementation thereof, it is attached as an integral part of said description, a set of drawings where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Associated electronic circuit.

Figure 2.- Main elevation view of a firearm equipped with the elements object of the present invention.

Figure 3.- Representative view of the two-way communications established between buildings or, in general, areas with restrictions on the use of weapons and the weapons or drones that approach them.

In the aforementioned figures the following constituent elements can be highlighted;

1. User identifier RFDI chip.

2. NFC short-range wireless technology reader.

3. Weapon control unit.

4. Deterrence activation relay.

5. Optical sensor.

6. High amperage capacitor equipped with discharge cables.

7. Optical sensor emitter.

8. Optical sensor receiver.

9. Contact with the user's finger.

10. Gun lock solenoid.

11. Battery.

12. Weapon transmitter equipped with bidirectional antenna.

13. Zone receiver equipped with bidirectional antenna.

14. Control unit of the area to be controlled.

15. Indicate LED.

EXAMPLE OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As a preferred embodiment, the "Control device for the use of weapons in restricted areas" can be applied as shown in Figures 1-3, on a set of weapons and a sensitive building, for example, the command of the Civil Guard, in which a control unit of the area to be controlled (14) has been enabled, connected to an area receiver equipped with a bidirectional antenna (13) and coverage on the surface of the building of around 10,000 mA2, so that in the event that the factors programmed, deterrent actions such as blocking the weapon and / or activating an electric shock in its grip are initiated.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the operating procedure would be based on the installation of the following elements;

1) Regarding the elements to be installed in the restricted area whose safety is the object of control, their operation is based on the installation of a control unit of the area to be controlled (14) equipped with a zone receiver with bidirectional antenna (13 ) permanently activated, in order to guarantee communication with the transmitter of the weapon equipped with a bidirectional antenna (12) resident in the weapon and based on which it is possible to know what are the conditions of use of a weapon in the restricted area equipped with a bidirectional communication equipment that provides a continuous signal with a sufficient range to provide coverage to the area to be protected.

Said control unit of the area to be controlled (14) emits the corresponding signals using its area receiver with bidirectional antenna (13), indicating that, in its coverage area, it is not allowed to hold a weapon, even if the user is validated for use. At the same time, it also receives the signal emitted by the transmitter of the weapon equipped with a bidirectional antenna (12) included in each weapon, which can indicate the proximity and the distance traveled, recording the coverage in the different receivers in the same area.

2) Weapons or objects used as such, incorporating a weapon control unit (3) powered by a battery (11). The control unit of the weapon (3), in turn, is electronically connected to the transmitter of the weapon equipped with a bidirectional antenna (12) which is emitting an adjustable signal in its sending rate by programming the source code, communicating with the unit to control the area to be controlled (14), in order to activate the signal that the weapon is in areas where its use is prohibited, or to communicate to law enforcement officers what type of weapons it is , information on the person to whom the weapon was registered, country, identification of the weapon and the distance at which it is located. Likewise, the weapon control unit (3), by means of the weapon transmitter equipped with a bidirectional antenna (12), also receives information on whether it is under the coverage of an area in which the use of weapons or the orders of law enforcement officers is prohibited.

) Identification and presence analysis.

The weapon's control unit (3) analyzes the information received from the different devices that are electronically connected to it, including the signals from the weapon's transmitter equipped with a bidirectional antenna (12), which receives the information from outside, indicating whether it is receiving the signal of coverage of an area in which this prohibited the use of the weapon. Upon receiving this signal, the weapon algorithm modifies its functions and protocols, for example, preventing that, even if the user is validated to use the weapon, he does not respect this principle and warns the user by using the corresponding led indicator (15) of which can deter you from continuing to hold the weapon in your hand by means of an electric shock, while you are in the coverage area.

To do this, the optical sensor (5) emits a beam of light emitting from the optical sensor (7) in order to be received in the corresponding receiver of the optical sensor (8), which, being obstructed, if necessary, by the user's finger (9), this signal is sent to the weapon control unit (3) in order to be informed that a user is with his finger on the trigger (9) or holding the weapon with one or more sensors and to that activates the verification of whether you are a validated user to activate the weapon, using the corresponding programming.

Thus, through the NFC-type short-range wireless technology reader (2), it is verified that the person holding the weapon is a user previously validated in the programming of the weapon's control unit (3), by reading of the RFDI chip that identifies the user (1) and its verification in the corresponding computer application, in order to activate or not the dissuasive measures.

) Activation or deterrence, once the data has been analyzed by the weapon control unit (3), it designates the actions to be carried out by sending the pertinent actions to the following devices.

• LED.

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Thus, the control unit of the weapon (3) that carries the weapon indicates to the user through electronic impulses the state in which the weapon is. By way of example, use can be made of an LED indicator (15), which provides the following information; green light the weapon is activated ready for use, red light the weapon is in an area where the use of weapons is prohibited and you would have to stop holding it or it would be deterred with an electric shock, yellow light entering the prohibited area for low battery use, violet light.

Obviously, the methods described can also indicate the state of the weapon to the user by other means, be it screens, SMS, sound, vibration etc. or otherwise by keeping it locked and dissuading the user from wearing it by applying a high intensity shock.

Relay.

Deterrence activation relay (4) that receives an impulse from the weapon control unit (3) when it is determined to apply the deterrent measures of the weapon or object, closing a current circuit from the battery (11) with the high amperage capacitor (6).

High amperage capacitor with discharge cables (6).

The function of this device is to amplify the current obtained from the battery (11), for example in our embodiment 3.7 V would be taken to amplify them up to 50,000 V. Thus, the amplified power is directed to the grip of the weapon or to the "hardware" of a drone, if applicable, preventing the weapon from being held or the aforementioned drone from continuing to fly.

Gun Lock Solenoid (10)

It is an element that in a natural state is blocking the weapon, while upon receiving the micro impulse from the weapon's control unit (3), it mechanically releases a tab which allows the weapon to be activated. Obviously, when it stops receiving the impulse from the weapon control unit (3) it returns to the initial blocking state.

Finally, regarding the electrical discharge to prevent the weapon from continuing to be carried or disabling the system, it has been indicated that it will be controlled by analyzing the weapon's control unit (3), however, alternatively it could also controlled by a wireless interface. In addition, this signal can be detected in advance, even allowing the application of dissuasive measures, activated by the instructor himself or the agent of the state security forces.

Obviously, the weapon's control unit (3) can be programmed so that when its battery is discharged, it locks automatically.

As an alternative embodiment, with respect to the applied short-range technology, it could be any of those belonging to the state of the art in this regard; optical sensor, RFID technology already referred to, Bluetooh technology, by fingerprint identification of people or by ultrasound.

Likewise, the communication technology to activate the high voltage discharge in the weapon, in case there is no user validation to carry the weapon or because it is in a prohibited area could be implemented by GPRS, CDMA, GSM, WIFI, UMTS, GPS., WIRELES, or mobile telephony or any other technology belonging to the state of the art.

Obviously, an additional object of the present invention is to provide analytical data registered in the corresponding control unit of both the areas to be controlled and in each of the weapons at the disposal of the state security forces and bodies, such as the owner's data. of the weapon, address, how many times the weapon was held, how many times the electric shock was activated, telephones, buildings visited, license, reviews, records, etc.

Finally, the described system can process the signals received in the control unit of the area to be controlled (14) in order to obtain information to know the location and / or trajectory of each weapon or similar as it passes through different areas on a horizon. temporary.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it in its different applications, both for any type of weapon and for other types of devices that could put people's safety at risk, such as drones, or similar. Likewise, the technical solutions on which it is based, its connections, forms, designs, programming and / or bidirectional communication systems between the weapon itself and a certain control center, will be susceptible to variation as long as this does not imply a alteration in the essentiality of the invention. Finally, the terms in which the specification has been described are to be understood in a broad and non-limiting sense.

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Claims (4)

1. Operating procedure of the control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas, characterized by being based on the detection that a user is holding a weapon, whether or not they have their finger on the trigger and have previously been authorized to use that weapon, In order to activate the lock of the weapon, communicating such circumstance through the weapon itself, and even the possibility of dissuading it with an electric shock from continuing to hold it, in any of the following cases; A. When it is detected that the weapon is being manipulated, grasped or with the finger located on the trigger, however, the validation that the user is authorized does not take place. B. When, being a user validated as authorized to use that weapon, they are in an area not authorized to wield weapons. C. When being an authorized user to wield the weapon, the state security forces consider that it is a security risk. D. In the case of drones, an area in which the flight is not authorized has been accessed. 2. Control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas according to claim 1, based on the establishment of a two-way communication between the restricted area to be controlled and the weapons that have accessed it, characterized by the elements to be installed in the restricted area whose security is controlled, consisting of its own control unit in addition to that contained in each weapon, connected to a receiver equipped with a bidirectional antenna, to which are added a set of elements to be installed inside the weapon itself or its envelope, consisting of a control unit to which the following elements are electronically connected; A. Bidirectional antenna for wireless communications between transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx). B. An operation reader based on radio frequency identification technology or RFID to carry out the validation of each user. C. An optical sensor to identify that the weapon is being held and if the finger is located on its trigger. D. A high amperage capacitor activated by a relay controlled by the control unit. E. LED type light emitting diode, status indicator in which the weapon is located. F. A mechanical weapon locking device, based on a solenoid or electronically actuated electromagnet. G. Small voltage battery, which provides service to the assembly and includes an expansion circuit to an adequate level of electrical discharge, as a deterrent element connected to the previous blocking system. 3. Control system for the use of weapons in restricted areas according to claim 1-2, characterized in that its operation reader that indicates to the control unit of the weapon itself if it is an authorized user, alternatively, it can be implemented by technology of wireless networks type bluetooth, fingerprint identification of people, pressure sensor or magnetism. 4. System for controlling the use of weapons in restricted areas according to claim 1-3, where the notifications on the weapon itself resulting from the two-way communication between the building or area in which the use of weapons and the weapon itself is prohibited, alternatively to LED type light emitting diode, they can be implemented using a screen, by vibration, SMS or by sound. one