Drone-based, attacker neutralization
US12099374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/13
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for responding to an attacker including a shooter who opens fire at a site where people are gathered, including identifying, neutralizing, and restraining the attacker. A system may include a central control unit configured to perform a series of steps including: receiving an image including the origin of the gunfire and responsively acquiring identifying features of a shooter associated with the gunfire; subsequently tracking a current location of the shooter according to the identifying features; releasing an autonomous, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to engage the shooter; guiding the flight of the UAV towards the current location of the shooter; and neutralizing the shooter by operating a shooter incapacitating mechanism of the UAV.
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