EP1300647A1 - System for activation of a firearm with identification device - Google Patents

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EP1300647A1
EP1300647A1 EP02018596A EP02018596A EP1300647A1 EP 1300647 A1 EP1300647 A1 EP 1300647A1 EP 02018596 A EP02018596 A EP 02018596A EP 02018596 A EP02018596 A EP 02018596A EP 1300647 A1 EP1300647 A1 EP 1300647A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
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  • the invention relates to a system for activating the Ready to fire a firearm according to the preamble of Claim 1.
  • the weapon user identifies for example in the form of a bracelet, a wristwatch, a ring, glove or the like worn will be using the sensor to enter the identification code.
  • the identification code may be, for example PIN code or a fingerprint pattern.
  • the authorized one Weapon user for example a police officer, gives z. B. at Divantritt the identification code in the identification device one. After a positive code comparison, this tells the Transmitter of the identification device to the receiver in the Weapon with and the weapon is ready to fire.
  • the communication medium can be radio, Ultrasound or infrared (see US 5 062 232, US 5 168 114, US 5,461,812, WO 98/04 880, WO 00/49 360, WO 00/55 562, WO 00/65 291, WO 01/18 332, DE 43 03 333 A1).
  • the object of the invention is the use of a firearm by unauthorized persons, but still Reliably ensure the gun in a dangerous situation is ready to fire.
  • This signal strength must be at least as large as the strength the signals that the receiver receives when the Transmitter in the identification device carried by the weapon user at a given maximum distance from the weapon is located, so for example in a pistol as Firearm and an identification device on one Bracelet, the distance between the wrist with the bracelet and the holster plus a certain safety margin, so for example, a maximum of two or three meters.
  • the communication between the transmitter of the identification device and the receiver in the weapon can according to the invention for example, by radio, infrared or ultrasonic signals respectively.
  • RF, and RF signals used.
  • the invention is then the maintenance the shot readiness of the weapon excluding it depending on the signals received by the receiver Field strength, at least the field strength of the signals corresponds to which the receiver receives when the transmitter located at the predetermined maximum distance from the receiver. That the weapon is activated as long as the signals are with receive a field strength equal to or greater than as the field strength of the signals that the receiver in the weapon from the transmitter of the identification device at the given Maximum distance receives.
  • the frequency of the signals is irrelevant to that. That is, according to the invention It does not matter if or how the signals are frequency modulated or coded in any other way to the shot readiness maintain.
  • the ready to fire the Weapon can not be picked up by a jammer.
  • the Weapons of a policeman or an kommando the Weapons of all forces can do this, for example by a gangster with a strong jammer anymore be rendered inoperative.
  • the identification device carried by the weapon user can be used in a bracelet, a watch, a finger ring, garment, z. As glove or the like may be integrated.
  • the identification code is preferably a biometric Pattern, in particular a fingerprint or the pattern of subcutaneous Blood vessels, for example, on the wrist when using a bracelet.
  • a fingerprint reader is preferably a line-shaped CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor used with a fiberglass optic is provided, which is only a vertical incidence of light on the CCD sensor with which the fingerprint pattern allows is scanned.
  • CCD Charge Coupled Device
  • the processor in the weapon is preferably a microchip, So microprocessor.
  • the power supply of the receiver and the microprocessor and possibly the other electronic and electrical components of the weapon can be through a battery or a battery.
  • a battery or a battery the willingness to shoot by a electromechanical release, for example with a electromagnetic device or by activation the electronics in an electronic ignition.
  • the Battery or the battery can then also these facilities supply.
  • the Weapon preferably provided a wake-up, so a Circuit that turns on the microprocessor and the receiver, if the receiver from the transmitter the activation signal receives or receives the microprocessor and the receiver turns off when the receiver has no or only signals with receives a strength that is below the strength that the Receiver at a transmitter at the predetermined distance receives.
  • both the identification device are in the initial state as well as the weapon inactive.
  • the identification device can be provided with a switch be turned on first. Through this Switch, for example a reed switch, becomes the identification device, So for example, the microprocessor activated by the fingerprint reader. If the identification device is a bracelet, the switch can when closing closed the bracelet and thus the microprocessor activated become.
  • a switch be turned on first. Through this Switch, for example a reed switch, becomes the identification device, So for example, the microprocessor activated by the fingerprint reader. If the identification device is a bracelet, the switch can when closing closed the bracelet and thus the microprocessor activated become.
  • the identification code entered or the fingerprint pattern are read.
  • the identification device activated, i. she sends to the recipient an activation signal that the weapon is ready to fire added.
  • This activation signal may be a coded signal, For example, be a frequency modulated RF signal.
  • the transmitting and receiving unit in the Weapon a response signal to the transmitting and receiving unit in the identification device return, creating a Feedback of the weapon about the state of the ready to fire to the identification device.
  • the condition of Ready to fire or whether the weapon is still activated must, can on a display of the identification device displayed, for example by a symbol or e.g. by the background color of the display, e.g. bright when the Blurred and dark weapon when sharp.
  • the display can also display additional functions, For example, the state of charge of the power supply in the Weapon and / or identification device.
  • a signal certain Strength to the receiver in the weapon to activate to maintain the weapon can be sent intermittently or continuously. Because it According to the invention only on the strength of the signal or at a RF signal can arrive at the field strength of this signal, a uncoded signal used to activate the Uphold the weapon.
  • the receiver in the weapon is designed according to the invention, that it is the strength or with an RF signal whose field strength detected. If the signal received by the receiver is a strength or field strength that is less than the strength or field strength, which the receiver receives when the weapon the maximum predetermined distance from the identification device takes the weapon is blurred, so for example locked. This case can occur if the gun user the weapon drops in a place from which he is removed or the weapons user is stolen the weapon. If a bracelet is used with a switch during the Opening the bracelet the transmitter in the identification device deactivates, deactivation also takes place, So locking the weapon. This situation occurs when after closing time or after use the bracelet and the weapon will be dropped.
  • the device according to the invention is in particular for securing of handguns, ie pistols and rifles.
  • the user wears a weapon 1, for example a gun and at the wrist an identification device 2, according to Figures 2 and 3, the shape of a wristwatch with a Housing 3 and a bracelet 4 has.
  • the identification device 2 Figure 2 and 3 a Sensor for entering an identification code, namely a Fingerprint reader 5, which may be formed as a CCD sensor can. Furthermore, a battery 6 is provided in the housing 3, the via a charging contact 7 or z. B. is charged inductively. From a microprocessor 9 on a printed circuit 8 be the fingerprint reader 5, an RF transmitter, of which only the Antenna 11 is shown, an LCD display 12 and the rest electronic components of the identification device driven. Furthermore, a function key 13 is provided, for example, the name or image of the authorized person Weapon user on the display 12.
  • a contact 14 On the housing 3 is a contact 14, for example, a reed contact provided, which is closed when the bracelet is fastened to the housing 3 for closing.
  • a magnet 15 is provided for this purpose.
  • the microprocessor 9 has a memory in which the Fingerprint pattern of the authorized person is stored. Of the Microprocessor 9 also forms a comparator, the read fingerprint with the stored fingerprint compares. If the comparison is positive, the receiver 11 sends in Activation signal 16 to the weapon 1 ( Figure 1).
  • the weapon 1 has on a module 20 a receiver, of which only the receiving antenna 17 is shown, and a microprocessor 18 on.
  • the microprocessor 18 is designed to that he upon receipt of the activation signal 16, the weapon 1 activated, ie in ready to fire, for example by unlocking an electromechanical, not shown Locking or the like securing device.
  • the transmitter 11 in the identification device 2 continuously signals 19 to the receiver 17 in the weapon 1 from.
  • the receiver 17 at the predetermined maximum distance A from the transmitter 11 of Identification device 2 receives, disables the microprocessor 18 the weapon 1, thus raising their ready to fire on.
  • the power supply in the weapon 1 is effected by a battery 21.
  • the microprocessor 18 is a wake-up circuit containing the microprocessor 18, the receiver and the Remaining electronics in the weapon upon receipt of an activation signal 16 turns on and if no running signals 19 received and received by the receiver 17 signals 19th have a field strength below the minimum field strength, again off.
  • the display 12 is indicated by the symbol x or by the one shown Light background indicates that the weapon is secured.
  • the background of the Display 12 be dark.
  • the other symbols can be, for example Symbols for an external interference frequency, a request to hang up the finger or the like.
  • the bar 22 the state of charge of the battery 21 in the weapon 1 or the battery 6 is displayed.
  • the transmitter 11 and the receiver 17 may each be replaced by a Transmitter and receiver unit to be formed.
  • This can be the weapon 1 also a response signal to the transmitting and receiving unit in the identification device 2, if they after receiving an activation signal 16 has been activated is. That is, there is a feedback of the weapon 1 via the state of the shot readiness to the identification device Second

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The system has an identification device carried by the user with a sensor for entering an identification code, a memory and a transmitter. If the code is correct the transmitter sends an activation signal to a weapon receiver ad continues to transmit to the receiver to maintain activation. To prevent deactivation by a noise source the receiver controls a processor that maintains activation only depending on the strength of the received signal. <??>The system has an identification device (2) carried by the user with a sensor for entering an identification code, a memory in which the code is stored and a transmitter. The weapon contains a receiver (17). If the code is correct the transmitter sends an activation signal to the weapon and continues to transmit to the receiver to maintain the activation. To prevent deactivation by a noise source the receiver controls a processor (18) that maintains activation only depending on the strength of the signal received by the receiver.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein System zur Aktivierung der Schussbereitschaft einer Schusswaffe nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a system for activating the Ready to fire a firearm according to the preamble of Claim 1.

Um die Verwendung einer Schusswaffe durch nicht autorisierte Personen zu verhindern, ist es bekannt, den Griff der Waffe mit einem Sensor zur Eingabe eines Identifikationscodes, beispielsweise einem Fingerprintleser zu versehen. Da die Identifikationscodeeingabe eine gewisse Zeit in Anspruch nimmt, ist eine solche Waffe für eine Gefahrensituation ungeeignet.To use a firearm by unauthorized To prevent persons, it is known the handle of the weapon with a sensor for inputting an identification code, for example to provide a fingerprint reader. Since the identification code input takes some time, such a weapon is unsuitable for a dangerous situation.

Dem gemäß sind Systeme nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt, bei denen vom Waffenbenutzer eine Identifikationseinrichtung beispielsweise in Form eines Armbands, einer Armbanduhr, eines Rings, Handschuhs oder dergleichen getragen wird, die mit dem Sensor zur Eingabe des Identifikationscodes versehen ist. Der Identifikationscode kann beispielsweise ein PIN-Code oder ein Fingerprintmuster sein. Der autorisierte Waffenbenutzer, beispielsweise ein Polizist, gibt z. B. bei Dienstantritt den Identifikationscode in der Identifikationseinrichtung ein. Nach positivem Codevergleich teilt dies der Sender der Identifikationseinrichtung dem Empfänger in der Waffe mit und die Waffe ist schussbereit. Accordingly, systems according to the preamble of claim 1 in which the weapon user identifies for example in the form of a bracelet, a wristwatch, a ring, glove or the like worn will be using the sensor to enter the identification code is provided. The identification code may be, for example PIN code or a fingerprint pattern. The authorized one Weapon user, for example a police officer, gives z. B. at Dienstantritt the identification code in the identification device one. After a positive code comparison, this tells the Transmitter of the identification device to the receiver in the Weapon with and the weapon is ready to fire.

Zur Aufrechterhaltung der Schußbereitschaft kommuniziert der Sender der Identifikationseinrichtung mit einem codierten, also beispielsweise frequenzmodulierten Signal laufend mit dem Empfänger. Nur solange das Signal erkannt wird, ist eine Schussabgabe möglich. Das Kommunikationsmedium kann Funk, Ultraschall oder Infrarot sein (vgl. US 5 062 232, US 5 168 114, US 5 461 812, WO 98/04 880, WO 00/49 360, WO 00/55 562, WO 00/65 291, WO 01/18 332, DE 43 03 333 A1).To maintain the willingness to fire communicates the Transmitter of the identification device with a coded, So for example, frequency-modulated signal continuously with the recipient. Only as long as the signal is recognized, is one Firing possible. The communication medium can be radio, Ultrasound or infrared (see US 5 062 232, US 5 168 114, US 5,461,812, WO 98/04 880, WO 00/49 360, WO 00/55 562, WO 00/65 291, WO 01/18 332, DE 43 03 333 A1).

Es besteht jedoch das Problem, dass die Kommunikation zwischen Sender und Empfänger von einem Dritten, z. B. einem Gangster, mit einem starken Störsender lahm gelegt und damit die Schussbereitschaft aufgehoben werden kann. Es treten aber auch noch andere Probleme auf. Beispielsweise kann bei einem Einsatz der Polizei oder dergleichen Sicherheitskräfte ein Polizist nicht die Waffe des Kollegen benutzen, beispielsweise wenn dem Polizisten die Munition ausgeht oder wenn der Kollege verletzt ist.However, there is the problem that the communication between Sender and receiver from a third party, eg. B. one Gangster, paralyzed with a strong jammer and thus the ready to fire can be lifted. But it does happen also other problems. For example, at a Deployment of police or similar security forces Policeman does not use the gun of the colleague, for example if the police run out of ammunition or if the Colleague is injured.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, den Gebrauch einer Schusswaffe durch nichtautorisierte Personen zu verhindern, aber dennoch zuverlässig sicherzustellen, dass die Waffe in einer Gefahrensituation schussbereit ist.The object of the invention is the use of a firearm by unauthorized persons, but still Reliably ensure the gun in a dangerous situation is ready to fire.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß mit dem im Anspruch 1 gekennzeichneten System erreicht. In den Unteransprüchen sind vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung wiedergegeben.This is inventively characterized in the claim 1 System achieved. In the subclaims are advantageous Embodiments of the invention reproduced.

Nach der Erfindung ist die Aufrechterhaltung der Schussbereitschaft ausschließlich von der Stärke des Signals abhängig, das der Empfänger in der Waffe laufend empfängt. According to the invention, the maintenance of the shooting readiness depending only on the strength of the signal, that the receiver in the weapon receives running.

Diese Signalstärke muss mindestens so groß sein wie die Stärke der Signale, die der Empfänger empfängt, wenn sich der Sender in der vom Waffenbenutzer getragenen Identifikationseinrichtung in einem vorgegebenen Maximalabstand von der Waffe befindet, also beispielsweise bei einer Pistole als Schusswaffe und einer Identifikationseinrichtung an einem Armband, der Abstand zwischen dem Handgelenk mit dem Armband und dem Holster plus einem gewissen Sicherheitsabstand, also beispielsweise maximal zwei oder drei Meter.This signal strength must be at least as large as the strength the signals that the receiver receives when the Transmitter in the identification device carried by the weapon user at a given maximum distance from the weapon is located, so for example in a pistol as Firearm and an identification device on one Bracelet, the distance between the wrist with the bracelet and the holster plus a certain safety margin, so for example, a maximum of two or three meters.

Dem gegenüber ist die Aufrechterhaltung der Aktivierung erfindungsgemäß von der Frequenz der vom Empfänger empfangenen Signale völlig unabhängig.In contrast, the maintenance of the activation according to the invention from the frequency of the received by the receiver Signals completely independent.

Die Kommunikation zwischen dem Sender der Identifikationseinrichtung und dem Empfänger in der Waffe kann erfindungsgemäß beispielsweise durch Funk-, Infrarot- oder Ultraschallsignale erfolgen. Vorzugsweise werden jedoch Funk-, und zwar RF-Signale verwendet. Erfindungsgemäß ist dann die Aufrechterhaltung der Schussbereitschaft der Waffe ausschließlich davon abhängig, dass die vom Empfänger empfangenen Signale eine Feldstärke aufweisen, die zumindest der Feldstärke der Signale entspricht, die der Empfänger empfängt, wenn sich der Sender in dem vorgegebenen maximalen Abstand vom Empfänger befindet. D.h. die Waffe ist aktiviert, solange die Signale mit einer Feldstärke empfangen werden, die gleich oder größer ist als die Feldstärke der Signale, die der Empfänger in der Waffe von dem Sender der Identifikationseinrichtung bei dem vorgegebenen Maximalabstand empfängt. Die Frequenz der Signale ist dem gegebenüber irrelevant. Das heißt, erfindungsgemäß ist unerheblich, ob oder wie die Signale frequenzmoduliert oder in anderer Weise codiert sind, um die Schussbereitschaft aufrechtzuerhalten. The communication between the transmitter of the identification device and the receiver in the weapon can according to the invention for example, by radio, infrared or ultrasonic signals respectively. Preferably, however, RF, and RF signals used. According to the invention is then the maintenance the shot readiness of the weapon excluding it depending on the signals received by the receiver Field strength, at least the field strength of the signals corresponds to which the receiver receives when the transmitter located at the predetermined maximum distance from the receiver. That the weapon is activated as long as the signals are with receive a field strength equal to or greater than as the field strength of the signals that the receiver in the weapon from the transmitter of the identification device at the given Maximum distance receives. The frequency of the signals is irrelevant to that. That is, according to the invention It does not matter if or how the signals are frequency modulated or coded in any other way to the shot readiness maintain.

Da es erfindungsgemäß nur auf die Stärke bzw. Feldstärke der empfangenen Signale ankommt, kann die Schussbereitschaft der Waffe durch einen Störsender nicht aufgehoben werden. Die Waffen eines Polizisten oder bei einem Einsatzkommando die Waffen sämtlicher Einsatzkräfte können damit beispielsweise durch einen Gangster mit einem starken Störsender nicht mehr funktionslos gemacht werden.Since it according to the invention only on the strength or field strength of received signals arrives, the ready to fire the Weapon can not be picked up by a jammer. The Weapons of a policeman or an Einsatzkommando the Weapons of all forces can do this, for example by a gangster with a strong jammer anymore be rendered inoperative.

Zugleich kann bei einem solchen Einsatz ein Kollege mit einer Identifikationseinrichtung , die laufend derartige Signale sendet, die Waffe eines anderen Kollegen verwenden, beispielsweise wenn ihm die Munition ausgegangen oder der andere Kollege verletzt ist.At the same time in such an assignment a colleague with a Identification device, the current such signals sends, use the weapon of another colleague, for example if he ran out of ammunition or the other Colleague is injured.

Zwar kann ein Gangster, der über einen Störsender verfügt, dem Polizisten die Waffe entreißen und auf ihn gerichtet verwenden. Da ein Gangster in aller Regel aber ohnehin über eine Waffe verfügt, jedenfalls sich diese leichter verschaffen kann als einen Störsender, ein Gangster mit Störsender, aber ohne Waffe also lebensfremd ist, kann diese Situation in der Praxis ausgeschlossen werden.Although a gangster who has a jammer, snatch the weapon from the policeman and use it on him. As a rule, but anyway about a gangster In any case, weapons are more easily available can be considered a jammer, a gangster with jamming, but Without a weapon that is alien to life, this situation can in the Practice excluded.

Die vom Waffenbenutzer getragene Identifikationseinrichtung kann in ein Armband, eine Armbanduhr, einen Fingerring, Kleidungsstück, z. B. Handschuh oder dergleichen integriert sein. Der Identifikationscode ist vorzugsweise ein biometrisches Muster, insbesondere ein Fingerprint oder das Muster der subkutanen Blutgefäße beispielsweise am Handgelenk bei Verwendung eines Armbands.The identification device carried by the weapon user can be used in a bracelet, a watch, a finger ring, garment, z. As glove or the like may be integrated. The identification code is preferably a biometric Pattern, in particular a fingerprint or the pattern of subcutaneous Blood vessels, for example, on the wrist when using a bracelet.

Als Fingerprintleser wird vorzugsweise ein zeilenförmiger CCD (Charge Coupled Device)-Sensor verwendet, der mit einer Fiberglasoptik versehen ist, die nur einen senkrechten Lichteinfall auf den CCD-Sensor zulässt, mit dem das Fingerprintmuster gescannt wird. Ein solcher Leser hat sich gegenüber Kratzen als recht unempfindlich erwiesen.As a fingerprint reader is preferably a line-shaped CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor used with a fiberglass optic is provided, which is only a vertical incidence of light on the CCD sensor with which the fingerprint pattern allows is scanned. Such a reader has faced Scratching proved to be quite insensitive.

Der Prozessor in der Waffe ist vorzugsweise ein Mikrochip, also Mikroprozessor. Die Energieversorgung des Empfängers und des Mikroprozessors sowie ggf. der übrigen elektronischen und elektrischen Bauteile der Waffe kann durch eine Batterie oder einen Akku erfolgen. So kann die Schussbereitschaft durch eine elektromechanische Entriegelung, beispielsweise mit einer elektromagnetischen Einrichtung erfolgen oder durch Aktivierung der Elektronik bei einer elektronischen Zündung. Die Batterie bzw. der Akku kann dann auch diese Einrichtungen versorgen.The processor in the weapon is preferably a microchip, So microprocessor. The power supply of the receiver and the microprocessor and possibly the other electronic and electrical components of the weapon can be through a battery or a battery. Thus, the willingness to shoot by a electromechanical release, for example with a electromagnetic device or by activation the electronics in an electronic ignition. The Battery or the battery can then also these facilities supply.

Zur Erhöhung der Betriebsdauer der Stromversorgung ist in der Waffe vorzugsweise eine Aufweckschaltung vorgesehen, also eine Schaltung, die den Mikroprozessor und den Empfänger einschaltet, wenn der Empfänger vom Sender das Aktivierungssignal empfängt bzw. die den Mikroprozessor und den Empfänger ausschaltet, wenn der Empfänger keine oder nur Signale mit einer Stärke empfängt, die unter der Stärke liegt, die der Empfänger bei einem Sender in dem vorgegebenen Abstand empfängt.To increase the service life of the power supply is in the Weapon preferably provided a wake-up, so a Circuit that turns on the microprocessor and the receiver, if the receiver from the transmitter the activation signal receives or receives the microprocessor and the receiver turns off when the receiver has no or only signals with receives a strength that is below the strength that the Receiver at a transmitter at the predetermined distance receives.

Erfindungsgemäß sind also im Ausgangszustand sowohl die Identifikationseinrichtung sowie die Waffe inaktiv.According to the invention, both the identification device are in the initial state as well as the weapon inactive.

Die Identifikationseinrichtung kann mit einem Schalter versehen sein, der zunächst eingeschaltet wird. Durch diesen Schalter, beispielsweise ein Reed-Schalter, wird die Identifikationseinrichtung, also beispielsweise der Mikroprozessor des Fingerprintlesers aktiviert. Wenn die Identifikationseinrichtung ein Armband ist, kann der Schalter beim Schließen des Armbandes geschlossen und damit der Mikroprozessor aktiviert werden.The identification device can be provided with a switch be turned on first. Through this Switch, for example a reed switch, becomes the identification device, So for example, the microprocessor activated by the fingerprint reader. If the identification device is a bracelet, the switch can when closing closed the bracelet and thus the microprocessor activated become.

Nach dem Schließen des Armbandes bei Dienstantritt oder vor dem Einsatz der Waffe kann in Ruhe der Identifikationscode eingegeben bzw. das Fingerprintmuster gelesen werden. Nach positivem Vergleich des Identifikationscodes, also z.B. Fingerprints des Waffenbenutzers, mit dem in einen Speicher in der Identifikationseinrichtung abgelegten Fingerprint mit dem als Komparator ausgebildeten Prozessor ist die Identifikationseinrichtung aktiviert, d.h. sie sendet an den Empfänger ein Aktivierungssignal, das die Waffe in Schussbereitschaft versetzt. Dieses Aktivierungssignal kann ein codiertes Signal, beispielsweise ein frequenzmoduliertes RF-Signal sein.After closing the bracelet when entering or before the use of the weapon can at rest the identification code entered or the fingerprint pattern are read. To positive comparison of the identification code, e.g. fingerprints of the weapon user, with whom in a memory in the identification device stored fingerprint with the The processor formed as a comparator is the identification device activated, i. she sends to the recipient an activation signal that the weapon is ready to fire added. This activation signal may be a coded signal, For example, be a frequency modulated RF signal.

Wenn der Empfänger in der Waffe und der Sender in der Identifikationseinrichtung jeweils als Sende- und Empfangseinheit ausgebildet sind, kann die Sende- und Empfangseinheit in der Waffe ein Antwortsignal an die Sende- und Empfangseinheit in der Identifikationseinrichtung zurücksenden, wodurch eine Rückmeldung der Waffe über den Zustand der Schussbereitschaft an die Identifikationseinrichtung erfolgt. Der Zustand der Schussbereitschaft oder ob die Waffe noch aktiviert werden muss, kann auf einer Anzeige der Identifikationseinrichtung angezeigt werden, beispielsweise durch ein Symbol oder z.B. durch die Hintergrundfarbe der Anzeige, z.B. hell, wenn die Waffe unscharf und dunkel, wenn sie scharf ist.If the receiver in the gun and the transmitter in the identification device each as a transmitting and receiving unit are formed, the transmitting and receiving unit in the Weapon a response signal to the transmitting and receiving unit in the identification device return, creating a Feedback of the weapon about the state of the ready to fire to the identification device. The condition of Ready to fire or whether the weapon is still activated must, can on a display of the identification device displayed, for example by a symbol or e.g. by the background color of the display, e.g. bright when the Blurred and dark weapon when sharp.

Die Anzeige kann im Übrigen auch weitere Funktionen anzeigen, beispielsweise den Ladezustand der Stromversorgung in der Waffe und/oder der Identifikationseinrichtung. Incidentally, the display can also display additional functions, For example, the state of charge of the power supply in the Weapon and / or identification device.

Wenn die Waffe aktiviert, also schussbereit ist, sendet der Sender der Identifikationseinrichtung laufend ein Signal bestimmter Stärke an den Empfänger in der Waffe, um die Aktivierung der Waffe aufrecht zu erhalten. Dieses Signal kann intermittierend oder kontinuierlich gesendet werden. Da es erfindungsgemäß nur auf die Stärke des Signals bzw. bei einem RF-Signal auf die Feldstärke dieses Signals ankommt, kann ein uncodiertes Signal verwendet werden, um die Aktivierung der Waffe aufrecht zu erhalten.When the weapon is activated, it is ready to fire Sender of the identification device continuously a signal certain Strength to the receiver in the weapon to activate to maintain the weapon. This signal can be sent intermittently or continuously. Because it According to the invention only on the strength of the signal or at a RF signal can arrive at the field strength of this signal, a uncoded signal used to activate the Uphold the weapon.

Der Empfänger in der Waffe ist erfindungsgemäß so ausgelegt, dass er die Stärke bzw. bei einem RF-Signal deren Feldstärke erfasst. Wenn das vom Empfänger empfangene Signal eine Stärke bzw. Feldstärke aufweist, die geringer ist als die Stärke bzw. Feldstärke, die der Empfänger empfängt, wenn die Waffe den maximal vorgegebenen Abstand von der Identifikationseinrichtung einnimmt, wird die Waffe unscharf, also beispielsweise verriegelt. Dieser Fall kann eintreten, wenn der Waffenbenutzer die Waffe an einem Platz ablegt, von dem er sich entfernt oder dem Waffenbenutzer die Waffe entwendet wird. Wenn ein Armband mit einem Schalter verwendet wird, der beim Öffnen des Armbandes den Sender in der Identifikationseinrichtung abschaltet, erfolgt gleichfalls eine Deaktivierung, also Verriegelung der Waffe. Diese Situation tritt ein, wenn nach Dienstschluss oder nach einem Einsatz das Armband und die Waffe abgelegt werden.The receiver in the weapon is designed according to the invention, that it is the strength or with an RF signal whose field strength detected. If the signal received by the receiver is a strength or field strength that is less than the strength or field strength, which the receiver receives when the weapon the maximum predetermined distance from the identification device takes the weapon is blurred, so for example locked. This case can occur if the gun user the weapon drops in a place from which he is removed or the weapons user is stolen the weapon. If a bracelet is used with a switch during the Opening the bracelet the transmitter in the identification device deactivates, deactivation also takes place, So locking the weapon. This situation occurs when after closing time or after use the bracelet and the weapon will be dropped.

Die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung ist insbesondere zur Sicherung von Handfeuerwaffen, also Pistolen und Gewehren, bestimmt. The device according to the invention is in particular for securing of handguns, ie pistols and rifles.

Nachstehend ist die erfindungsgemäße Einrichtung anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung beispielhaft näher erläutert. Darin zeigen:

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schematisch eine vom Waffenbenutzer getragene Identifikationseinrichtung und eine Pistole mit weggebrochenem Teil;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Identifikationseinrichtung in Form einer Armbanduhr; und
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The device according to the invention is explained in more detail by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing. Show:
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schematically an identification device carried by the weapon user and a gun with broken away part;
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a perspective view of an identification device in the form of a wristwatch; and
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a section through the wristwatch along the line III-III in Figure 2.

Gemäß Figur 1 trägt der Benutzer eine Waffe 1, beispielsweise eine Pistole und am Armgelenk eine Identifikationseinrichtung 2, die gemäß Figur 2 und 3 die Form einer Armbanduhr mit einem Gehäuse 3 und einem Armband 4 aufweist.According to FIG. 1, the user wears a weapon 1, for example a gun and at the wrist an identification device 2, according to Figures 2 and 3, the shape of a wristwatch with a Housing 3 and a bracelet 4 has.

Die Identifikationseinrichtung 2 weist Figur 2 und 3 einen Sensor zur Eingabe eines Identifikationscodes, nämlich einen Fingerprintleser 5 auf, der als CCD-Sensor ausgebildet sein kann. Weiterhin ist im Gehäuse 3 ein Akku 6 vorgesehen, der über einen Ladekontakt 7 oder z. B. induktiv geladen wird. Von einem Mikroprozessor 9 auf einer gedruckten Schaltung 8 werden der Fingerprintleser 5, ein RF-Sender, von dem nur die Antenne 11 dargestellt ist, eine LCD-Anzeige 12 und die übrigen elektronischen Komponenten der Identifikationseinrichtung angesteuert. Weiterhin ist eine Funktionstaste 13 vorgesehen, um beispielsweise den Namen oder das Bild des berechtigten Waffenbenutzers auf dem Display 12 anzuzeigen.The identification device 2, Figure 2 and 3 a Sensor for entering an identification code, namely a Fingerprint reader 5, which may be formed as a CCD sensor can. Furthermore, a battery 6 is provided in the housing 3, the via a charging contact 7 or z. B. is charged inductively. From a microprocessor 9 on a printed circuit 8 be the fingerprint reader 5, an RF transmitter, of which only the Antenna 11 is shown, an LCD display 12 and the rest electronic components of the identification device driven. Furthermore, a function key 13 is provided, for example, the name or image of the authorized person Weapon user on the display 12.

An dem Gehäuse 3 ist ein Kontakt 14, beispielsweise ein Reed-Kontakt vorgesehen, der geschlossen wird, wenn das Armband zum Schließen am Gehäuse 3 befestigt wird. In der Schließe am Armband 4 ist dazu ein Magnet 15 vorgesehen.On the housing 3 is a contact 14, for example, a reed contact provided, which is closed when the bracelet is fastened to the housing 3 for closing. In the clasp on Bracelet 4, a magnet 15 is provided for this purpose.

Der Mikroprozessor 9 weist einen Speicher auf, in dem das Fingerprintmuster der berechtigten Person abgelegt ist. Der Mikroprozessor 9 bildet zugleich einen Komparator, der den eingelesenen Fingerprint mit dem abgelegten Fingerprint vergleicht. Bei positivem Vergleich sendet der Empfänger 11 ein Aktivierungssignal 16 an die Waffe 1 (Figur 1).The microprocessor 9 has a memory in which the Fingerprint pattern of the authorized person is stored. Of the Microprocessor 9 also forms a comparator, the read fingerprint with the stored fingerprint compares. If the comparison is positive, the receiver 11 sends in Activation signal 16 to the weapon 1 (Figure 1).

Die Waffe 1 weist auf einem Modul 20 einen Empfänger, von dem nur die Empfangsantenne 17 dargestellt ist, und einen Mikroprozessor 18 auf. Der Mikroprozessor 18 ist so ausgelegt, dass er bei Empfang des Aktivierungssignals 16 die Waffe 1 aktiviert, also in Schussbereitschaft versetzt, beispielsweise durch Entriegeln einer nicht dargestellten elektromechanischen Verriegelungs- oder dergleichen Sicherungseinrichtung.The weapon 1 has on a module 20 a receiver, of which only the receiving antenna 17 is shown, and a microprocessor 18 on. The microprocessor 18 is designed to that he upon receipt of the activation signal 16, the weapon 1 activated, ie in ready to fire, for example by unlocking an electromechanical, not shown Locking or the like securing device.

Wenn die Waffe 1 durch das Signal 16 aktiviert worden ist, wird laufend der Abstand A zwischen der Identifikationseinrichtung 2 und der Waffe 1 überwacht, um die Waffe 1 zu deaktivieren, also unscharf zu machen, sobald der Abstand A größer ist als der maximale Abstand beim Tragen der Waffe 1 durch den Waffenbesitzer, beispielsweise in einem Holster, von der Identifikationseinrichtung 2.When the weapon 1 has been activated by the signal 16, is the distance A between the identification device continuously 2 and the weapon 1 to disable the weapon 1, so as to make out of focus, as soon as the distance A larger is the maximum distance when carrying the weapon 1 by the gun owner, for example in a holster, from the identification device 2.

Dazu gibt der Sender 11 in der Identifikationseinrichtung 2 laufend Signale 19 an den Empfänger 17 in der Waffe 1 ab. Wenn die Feldstärke der Signale 19 am Empfänger 17 geringer ist als die Feldstärke der Signale 19, die der Empfänger 17 bei dem vorgegebenen maximalen Abstand A vom Sender 11 der Identifikationseinrichtung 2 empfängt, deaktiviert der Mikroprozessor 18 die Waffe 1, hebt also deren Schussbereitschaft auf. For this purpose, the transmitter 11 in the identification device 2 continuously signals 19 to the receiver 17 in the weapon 1 from. When the field strength of the signals 19 at the receiver 17 lower is the field strength of the signals 19, the receiver 17 at the predetermined maximum distance A from the transmitter 11 of Identification device 2 receives, disables the microprocessor 18 the weapon 1, thus raising their ready to fire on.

Die Stromversorgung in der Waffe 1 erfolgt durch eine Batterie 21. In dem Mikroprozessor 18 ist eine Aufweckschaltung enthalten, die den Mikroprozessor 18, den Empfänger und die übrige Elektronik in der Waffe bei Empfang eines Aktivierungssignals 16 einschaltet und wenn keine laufenden Signale 19 empfangen bzw. die vom Empfänger 17 empfangenen Signale 19 eine Feldstärke unter der Mindestfeldstärke aufweisen, wieder ausschaltet.The power supply in the weapon 1 is effected by a battery 21. In the microprocessor 18 is a wake-up circuit containing the microprocessor 18, the receiver and the Remaining electronics in the weapon upon receipt of an activation signal 16 turns on and if no running signals 19 received and received by the receiver 17 signals 19th have a field strength below the minimum field strength, again off.

Die Anzeige 12 zeigt durch das Symbol x oder durch den dargestellten hellen Hintergrund an, dass die Waffe gesichert ist. Bei scharfer Waffe kann beispielsweise der Hintergrund der Anzeige 12 dunkel sein. Die übrigen Symbole können beispielsweise Symbole für eine Fremdstörfrequenz, eine Aufforderung zum Auflegen des Fingers oder dergleichen sein. Zudem wird mit dem Balken 22 der Ladezustand der Batterie 21 in der Waffe 1 oder des Akkus 6 angezeigt.The display 12 is indicated by the symbol x or by the one shown Light background indicates that the weapon is secured. For sharp weapon, for example, the background of the Display 12 be dark. The other symbols can be, for example Symbols for an external interference frequency, a request to hang up the finger or the like. In addition, will with the bar 22, the state of charge of the battery 21 in the weapon 1 or the battery 6 is displayed.

Um beispielsweise den Ladezustand der Batterie 21 anzuzeigen, können der Sender 11 und der Empfänger 17 jeweils durch eine Sende- und Empfangseinheit gebildet sein. Damit kann die Waffe 1 auch ein Antwortsignal an die Sende- und Empfangseinheit in der Identifikationseinrichtung 2 zurücksenden, wenn sie nach Empfang eines Aktivierungssignals 16 aktiviert worden ist. Das heißt, es erfolgt eine Rückmeldung der Waffe 1 über den Zustand der Schussbereitschaft an die Identifikationseinrichtung 2.For example, to indicate the state of charge of the battery 21, For example, the transmitter 11 and the receiver 17 may each be replaced by a Transmitter and receiver unit to be formed. This can be the weapon 1 also a response signal to the transmitting and receiving unit in the identification device 2, if they after receiving an activation signal 16 has been activated is. That is, there is a feedback of the weapon 1 via the state of the shot readiness to the identification device Second

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System zur Aktivierung der Schussbereitschaft einer Schusswaffe (1) mit einer vom Waffenbenutzer getragenen Identifikationseinrichtung (2), die einen Sensor (5) zur Eingabe eines Identifikationscodes, einen Speicher, in dem der Identifikationscode abgelegt ist, und einen Sender (11) aufweist, sowie mit einem Empfänger (17) in der Waffe (1), wobei bei einem positiven Codevergleich der Sender (11) an den Empfänger (17) ein Aktivierungssignal (16) sendet, das die Schussbereitschaft der Waffe (1) aktiviert und zur Aufrechterhaltung der Aktivierung eine laufende Signalabgabe (19) des Senders (11) an den Empfänger (17) erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zur Verhinderung der Deaktivierung der Schussbereitschaft durch einen Störsender der Empfänger (17) einen Prozessor (18) ansteuert, der so ausgelegt ist, dass die Aufrechterhaltung der Aktivierung ausschließlich davon abhängig ist, dass die Stärke der vom Empfänger (17) laufend empfangenen Signale (19) gleich oder größer ist als die Stärke der Signale (19), die der Empfänger (17) empfängt, wenn sich die Identifikationseinrichtung (2) in einem vorgegebenen Abstand (A)von der Waffe (1) befindet.A system for activating the firing readiness of a firearm (1) with an identification device (2) carried by the weapon user, comprising a sensor (5) for entering an identification code, a memory in which the identification code is stored, and a transmitter (11), and with a receiver (17) in the weapon (1), wherein in a positive code comparison of the transmitter (11) to the receiver (17) sends an activation signal (16) which activates the shot readiness of the weapon (1) and to maintain the activation a current signal output (19) of the transmitter (11) to the receiver (17), characterized in that to prevent the deactivation of the shot readiness by a jammer the receiver (17) controls a processor (18) which is designed so that the maintenance of the activation is exclusively dependent on the strength of the signals (19) continuously received by the receiver (17) being equal to or greater than the strength of the signals (19) received by the receiver (17) when the identification device (2) is at a predetermined distance (A) from the weapon (1). System nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kommunikation zwischen Sender (11) und Empfänger (17) durch Funk erfolgt und die Stärke der vom Empfänger (17) empfangenen Signale (19) die Feldstärke der Funksignale (19) ist. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the communication between transmitter (11) and receiver (17) is effected by radio and the strength of the receiver (17) received signals (19) is the field strength of the radio signals (19). System nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Waffe (1) eine Aufweckschaltung aufweist, die den Prozessor (18) bei Empfang des Aktivierungssignals (16) ein- und bei einer Stärke der laufenden Signale (19) unterhalb der Mindeststärke ausschaltet.System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the weapon (1) has a wake-up circuit which switches the processor (18) on receipt of the activation signal (16) and switches off at a strength of the current signals (19) below the minimum strength. System nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Identifikationscode durch ein biometrisches Muster gebildet wird.System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the identification code is formed by a biometric pattern. System nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Sensor (5) zur Eingabe des Identifikationscodes durch einen Fingerprintleser gebildet wird.System according to claim 4, characterized in that the sensor (5) for inputting the identification code is formed by a fingerprint reader. System nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Fingerprintleser (5) ein CCD-Sensor mit Fiberglasoptik ist.System according to claim 5, characterized in that the fingerprint reader (5) is a fiber optic CCD sensor.
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