Methods and systems for enhancing firearm safety through wireless network monitoring
US10359249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A firearm includes a firing mechanism and a sensor. The sensor is configured for wireless communication over a short range RF network with a hub worn or carried by a user of the firearm. The hub includes a subscriber identity module configured to communicate with a server over a signaling channel of a wireless telecommunications network. The sensor is additionally configured to control an enable/disable mechanism in the firearm in accordance with instructions received from the hub.
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