EP1307699B1 - Systeme electronique et procede pour securiser une arme a feu - Google Patents

Systeme electronique et procede pour securiser une arme a feu Download PDF

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EP1307699B1
EP1307699B1 EP01960599A EP01960599A EP1307699B1 EP 1307699 B1 EP1307699 B1 EP 1307699B1 EP 01960599 A EP01960599 A EP 01960599A EP 01960599 A EP01960599 A EP 01960599A EP 1307699 B1 EP1307699 B1 EP 1307699B1
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Wolfgang Richter
Bernhard Rapp
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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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  • the present invention relates to security systems and methods for weapons that a prevent unauthorized use of weapons.
  • the present invention relates A security system and procedure for weapons against release of Weapons for shooting the authorization (user authorization) of a user checked becomes. Due to the need for a verification of the authorization of users Identification of users, the present invention also deals with systems and method for identifying users, and more specifically, systems and Method for action-integrated identification of users.
  • personalized weapons were proposed in the Anglo-Saxon Space also known as "smart guns". Show personalized weapons Security devices on which the uses of weapons only for authorized users release. Examples of personalized weapons are weapons with facilities for Capture of fingerprints or palm prints, with internal locking mechanisms, by a magnet worn by an authorized user unlocked, with user code entry facilities and interlocking facilities, which are connected to a receiver and in response to a unlocked radio signal transmitted to an authorized user.
  • fingerprint or handball fingerprinting equipment does not guarantee that the weapons are also used by authorized Users are released when the fingerprint or palm print for example, has changed due to a slight injury. Also wearing Gloves prevents release of these weapons, since the fingerprint or the Palm impression can not be detected. Another disadvantage is the complex, expensive and failure-prone construction of such security devices. Also a modification of these detection devices, by which the fingers or the ball of your hand generated force is detected and compared with a predetermined force, guaranteed no reliable release of these weapons, since the actual generated by a user Force vary greatly from the given force especially in emergency situations can.
  • Speech recognition devices are not satisfactory Solution is because simple speech recognition devices no unique identification allow different users with similar language while building complex Speech recognition devices do not release weapons for authorized users, if their voice, for example, due to ambient noise, illness of the Respiratory, psychological (e.g., stress in emergency) situations normal language is changed.
  • the disadvantages of the said personalized weapon safeguards are in weapons with interlocking devices operated in conjunction with a receiver avoided Because such weapons are reliably released when one of a user worn transmitter transmits corresponding data.
  • the disadvantage is that such Weapons may also be released if used without authorization while there is a suitable transmitter nearby.
  • a secured Pistol can also be used against a transmitter carrying a police officer who is the one Lost gun in a scuffle.
  • such magnetically releasable weapons may be unjustified at any time can be used as long as any suitable magnet is used.
  • EP 0 991 026 A2 describes an access verification system for preventing a unauthorized use of firearms.
  • the weapon contains a control device, which on the body of the person using the weapon entrained radiator the person receives authoritative data about the skin of the user.
  • DE 34 46 019 A1 discloses a handgun with a safety device, in which the impact mechanism is normally locked and by entering personal Data can be unlocked. These data have an individual coding and can generated by a on the body of the weapon carrying person entrained transmitter and transmitted from the antenna over the skin on a receiver installed in the weapon become. The receiver actuates one or more electromagnets after receiving the control signals, which unlock the mechanical locking members of the safety device and thereby unlock the weapon.
  • a pistol with a locking device in which the Trigger mechanism is locked when the gun is operated by an unauthorized person becomes.
  • the device includes an identification unit with four buttons and / or with a fingerprint scanner to generate an identification signal and a control unit, which compares the input signal with a stored identification pattern.
  • the present invention is based on the object, a security system and Provide procedures for handguns that use the weapons only for one use authorized by authorized persons and thus prevent unauthorized persons to be able to shoot without authorization.
  • the invention is a security system and method for Provide weapons that provide weapon clearance for authorized persons and weapon blocking For unauthorized persons reliably and easily guaranteed becomes.
  • the weapon release and Weapon blocking is person-dependent prior to each individual use, i. in front of everyone Shot takes place.
  • the invention enables the weapon release so that an authorized person for the delivery of a shot only the actions, at conventional non-secured weapons are required for shooting, and no further Must make clearance treatments.
  • the weapon blockage without additional Steps are taken so that an unauthorized person using the gun in conventional Operated way, can not fire a shot.
  • the invention is based on the approach of each person to use each one Weapon or are authorized to share one or more weapons, Assign personal user data.
  • To release a weapon to use the user data of the current user of the weapon will be changed by touching the Weapon to this transferred. This touch necessary for user data transmission does not require any additional action by the user.
  • the release of the weapon required transmission of user data and their verification, whether the current User is a user authorized to use the respective weapon, integrated into the action, that is, intuitively performed by the respective user.
  • finds the transmission of the user data to the weapon and their verification takes place so that a release of the weapon takes place before each shot. Therefore, an inventive Weapon can not be used by an unauthorized person, even if this is immediate previously used by an authorized person.
  • the give off several shots in succession upon actuation of the trigger mechanism can, finds the weapon release according to the invention before each actuation of the trigger mechanism instead of.
  • a weapon safety system which has a first touch-sensitive user interface for receiving a user having distinctive user data when touched by a user be transmitted, whose body is electrically connected to a user terminal wherein the user terminal stores the user data about the user's body outputs.
  • the first touch-sensitive user interface is in a contact area to attach a weapon, which is usually used to deliver a shot with the Weapon must be contacted by the user.
  • the first touch-sensitive touch interface touched this should be on the trigger of the weapon, on the handle of the weapon or in a corresponding Range of the barrel of the weapon be attachable and such a large touch-sensitive Have surface to ensure that the user the first touch-sensitive User interface not missed. So can the touch-sensitive Surface of the first touch-sensitive user interface thus designed be that they the (entire) contact area of the trigger, one or both handles of the Handle and / or a substantial part of the run base covered.
  • the weapon safety system comprises a control device an input unit for receiving the user data from the first touch-sensitive User interface, a computing unit for checking the received User data and an output unit for outputting a release signal on a successful Verification of user data indicating that the current user is a is an authorized user.
  • the enable signal is a signal to enable a triggering mechanism of the weapon can be used.
  • the first touch-sensitive User interface designed so that they are placed on the trigger of the weapon can be. If user data is used, their checking is especially useful Too much time is required for a fast shot sequence is the first touch-sensitive Preferably to make user interface so; that not only on the departure of the Weapon, but also in at least one other area of the weapon a touch-sensitive User data transfer interface that is in use the weapon must be contacted (e.g., handle, barrel, buttstock), but does not result in actuation of the triggering mechanism.
  • a touch-sensitive User data transfer interface that is in use the weapon must be contacted (e.g., handle, barrel, buttstock), but does not result in actuation of the triggering mechanism.
  • the output unit of the weapon security system according to the invention is used also for outputting a blocking signal in the event of an unsuccessful check of the user data, wherein the inhibit signal is usable for blocking the triggering mechanism.
  • the inhibit signal is usable for blocking the triggering mechanism.
  • an additional_Lperr- or locking device normally, even in an unreleased operating state the weapon is disabled.
  • the blocking signal can be used to tap the tap or to lock the drum of a weapon or to prevent the supply of ammunition.
  • the weapon security system can be a release device for releasing the triggering mechanism in response to the enable signal and / or designed to disable the triggering mechanism in response to the inhibit signal is.
  • the user terminal To assign the user data to the first touch-sensitive user interface transmitted, the user terminal, the user data and one with the user electrically conductively connectable body transmission device.
  • the user terminal transmits the user data via the body transfer device and the body (e.g., the skin) of the respective user to the first user interface when the user User touches these.
  • the user terminal may comprise a (multiple) glove (s), which is (are) electrically conductive in at least the areas that are in use the weapon contact the first touch-sensitive user interface. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a user terminal in the form of a glove, the user-data-carrying device and a transmission device comprising the user data on conductive areas of the glove to the first touch-sensitive User interface transfers.
  • the user terminal continuously transmits the user data to ensure the user data is provided each time the weapon is touched.
  • a second touch-sensitive User interface for receiving the user data at a touch by the user of the user terminal connected to the input unit connected and outside the contact area of the weapon is attachable.
  • the second touch-sensitive user interface is used to verify the function the weapon safety system according to the invention used in the reception of the User data via the second touch-sensitive user interface in one Test mode is operated.
  • the output unit is for issuing a release of release mechanism of weapon not usable release test signal in response designed for successful verification of user data in test mode.
  • a lockout test signal is issued, which locks the release mechanism is not usable.
  • the release device in test mode In order to also be able to check the release device in test mode, it is set up in such a way that that in the sense of releasing the weapon in response to the release test signal can be activated without losing the current state of the trigger mechanism actually to be able to change. Likewise, the release device in test mode in Blocking the weapon are activated in response to the lock test signal, wherein no actual change of state of the triggering mechanism be brought about can.
  • the first touch-sensitive user interface and the Transmission of user data to check the same to the control device has the input unit has a first one with the first touch-sensitive user interface connected input and a second with the second touch-sensitive user interface connected input. Furthermore, the Output unit for transmission of the second touch-sensitive User interface received user data with the first connected to the touch-sensitive user interface, wherein the computer unit those received by the second touch-sensitive user interface Receive and verify user data about the first input.
  • the weapon security system a display device for displaying the result of a verification of the user data and / or for indicating the operating state of the weapon security system.
  • This allows immediate information of the current user of the weapon about the functionality to inform the weapon based on an operation thereof in the test mode.
  • the current user immediately recognizes whether the weapon is actually is enabled or disabled.
  • the display of the state of a power supply for the system according to the invention is possible.
  • Another advantage of the display device is that people are shown that the gun is not authorized by a not authorized person is used.
  • bulbs such as LEDs
  • acoustic Signalers e.g., acoustic piezoelectric transducers
  • a police operation a police officer authorized to use a weapon stolen the weapon and directed against him, he is not directly above the functional (ready to fire) state of the weapon informed and can "calm down" against Proceed with the respective unauthorized user of the weapon.
  • the release device comprises an electromagnetic actuator, with released and / or the movable components of the trigger mechanism of the weapon can be locked.
  • an electromagnetic actuator as a release device allows you to easily activate them in test mode as above to be able to, without causing an actual release or blocking of the weapon can.
  • the enable test signal or the inhibit test signal is used to to cause an activation (movement) of the electromagnetic actuator, the no Release or lock the weapon can bring about.
  • the functionality the release device are displayed in a simple manner when LEDs be used as a display device after activation of the release device for the release or blocking of the weapon and / or in the sense of a release or Locking the weapon due to induction effects in the electromagnetic Actuator when disabling generated currents emit light.
  • An improved security of weapons can be achieved if the present invention Weapon security system, a radio unit for receiving control data for the control device and / or for sending data representing the signals of the output unit and / or reflect the operating status of the weapon security system.
  • the control data include data / information that is the authorization of one or more Specify users for the weapon in question and from the controller for review currently received user data are used, data in the form of a software program and data for the general release or blocking of the weapon.
  • the of the Radio unit transmitted data can be used to operate states of the invention Weapon security system and operating conditions for a corresponding Weapon to detect the current user or to determine if one unauthorized user tries to use the weapon.
  • a central controller which is a transmission device for transmitting the control data and / or for receiving the data of Radio unit has.
  • the invention provides a weapon, more specifically a handgun, the one of the previously described embodiments of Kumartechnischssystems invention having.
  • An improved protection against unauthorized use of the weapon is achieved when the contact area of the weapon is an electrically conductive area in response to the blocking signal outputs a voltage, for example a high voltage, to an unauthorized Deter users.
  • To perform an action-integrated identification of a user is a facility required in an act of the user, more precisely at a touch a suitable user interface for identifying the user required Provides data that identifies the user.
  • This is also a personal code Repeater designated end-user device used that characterizes the user Data, hereinafter referred to as user data.
  • the user data can besides data directly identifying a user (e.g., by a code) as well include further user and / or application specific data.
  • the end user device 100 shown in FIG. 1 is controlled by a microcontroller 102.
  • a memory 104 are supplied via an external data input 106
  • User data stored via the data input 106 through new user data can be replaced.
  • a programmable memory 108 present, via an external programming input 110 to be stored (“einzubumblede”) user data. Whether the user data in the memory 104 erasable or stored in the programmable memory 108 depends on the application of the user terminal.
  • a shift register 112 To transfer the user data in the memories 104 and / or 108 these are with a shift register 112 connected.
  • the use of the shift register 112 allows it repeats the user data (e.g., continuously, at predetermined time intervals, at predetermined times, ). This ensures that that with each touch of a corresponding user interface the user data to be provided.
  • the user data output from the shift register 112 are modulated by a modulator 114.
  • the modulated by the modulator 114 User data becomes an output 116 to one with the body of the user electrically conductively connected body transfer device 118 transmitted to the Transmits user data about the body and in particular about the skin of the user.
  • the body transfer device 118 may also receive and receive data Save 104 and 108 transferred. In this way, from the inputs 106 and 110 provided functions also via the body transfer device 118 will be realized.
  • the memories are 104 and 108 not available.
  • user data to be transmitted becomes over input the external data input 108 directly into the shift register 112, the the supplied user data as long as, for example, by a battery realized power supply of the end user device 100 is exhausted.
  • This limit the lifetime of the end user device 100 may well be desirable if for example, the end user device 100 only during a predetermined period of time (e.g., the duration of a fixed-term contract) provide user data should.
  • a capacitor for example in the form of a Gold Cups are used when the end user device 100 is only functional at very short notice should be.
  • an optical and / or acoustic power supply display unit For this purpose can Light source whose luminous intensity of the current state of the power supply Graphical displays (e.g., LCD displays) that reflect the current state of the power supply for example in the form of a scale, and uses acoustic signalers which inform the user by generating an audible warning, when the energy supply is low.
  • Graphical displays e.g., LCD displays
  • the user touches a touch-sensitive also described below User interface.
  • the user data is transmitted via the body transfer device 118 and the user's body to the touch-sensitive user interface transmitted and used to identify the user as follows.
  • a system 201 for identifying a user shown in Fig. 2 comprises a first one touch sensitive user interface 202 with a sensor 204 forming electrically conductive material, with a capacitor 206 and a trigger amplifier 208th
  • the sensor 204 shown as a single component in FIGS. 2 and 3 may also include a plurality of sensors or sensor components to include the touch-sensitive function of first touch-sensitive user interface 202 also in each other provide spaced areas.
  • the trigger amplifier 208 is connected to an input unit 212 via an input 210 Control device 214 connected.
  • the controller 214 has one with the input unit 212 connected computer unit 216, one of the computer unit 216 associated Memory unit 218 and an output unit 220 connected to the computer unit 216 on.
  • a release device 224 described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 4 is connected.
  • Via outputs 226 1 , ..., 226 n display devices 228 1 , ..., 228 n are connected to the output unit 220.
  • the display devices 228 may be, for example, light sources (LEDs) that emit light of different wavelengths (eg, red, green, yellow light). It is also possible, for example, to use an alphanumeric and / or graphic display (LCD display) which assumes the functions of the display devices 228 1 ,..., 228 n described below. In this case, depending on the display devices 228 used, only one output 226 may be required.
  • control device 214 has a data interface 230 and an output 232 and a connection 234 from the output 232 to the first touch-sensitive User interface 202 on.
  • the system 201 To operate the system 201 for identifying a user, the system 201 by the user touching the sensor 204, for example with a finger, activated.
  • the touch causes the trigger amplifier 208 via the capacitor 206 a ripple voltage in the range of 30 to 100 Hz supplied.
  • the trigger amplifier 208 generates a square wave signal and supplies this to the input 210 of the controller 214.
  • the controller 214 will be in a power-saving sleep mode operated by the square wave signal supplied from the trigger amplifier 208 the control device 214 receives a rectangular amplified ripple voltage and "wakes up". In this way, a not shown power supply of the system 201 spared.
  • the surface of the sensor 204 is electrical conductive.
  • the user data is added via the input 210 and the input unit the computer unit 216 transmitted and checked by this, wherein the computer unit 216 accesses the memory unit 218 to be suitable for checking the user data To receive data.
  • This data / information may also be stored in the memory unit 218 in an erasable manner via the data interface 230 to be updated. Also an activation and deactivation of the system 201 can be achieved in this way to a basic blockage or releasing downstream equipment and devices.
  • the ones used to check the user data, partly in the storage unit 218 stored data includes the user data of one or more authorized users and depending on the particular application of the system 201 more Data, in short release data, which is described below for controlling the release device 224 are used.
  • This data for example to supplement new user data of additional authorized users, existing user data to delete or modify, as well as to add to release data, to change or delete, corresponding data of an external device (not shown) supplied via the data interfaces 230 and / or the user terminal 100. So can also, the user terminal 100 can be used to own and / or foreign User data of the system 201 when the user terminal 100 e.g. by corresponding release or control data is authorized.
  • the controller Upon successful verification of the received user data, the controller generates 214 a release signal and a failed check a blocking signal, each via the output unit 220 and the outputs 222 and 226 to the Release device 224 and the display devices 228 are output.
  • These Signals can also be one or more periods for clearances / locks, between successive releases / blockages to be observed time intervals, a maximum Number of releases / locks and different release types (e.g., different Access permissions). It is further provided that these signals at least partially via the output 232, the connection 234 and the first user interface 202 are transmitted to the user terminal 100.
  • Release device 224 In response to the respective signal output from the output unit 220 Release device 224 communicates with system 201 or devices for use by an authorized user free or locks them so that an unauthorized user does not have access to them. Therefor For example, the enabling device 224 may generate appropriate control signals and to the devices and issue devices and / or release their use mechanically or lock. The operation of the releaser 224 will be described below with reference 4 described in more detail.
  • the release or blocking by the release device 224 may also be dependent from the release dates.
  • the release dates define additional conditions which must be met for an authorized user to have downstream facilities and Can use devices. Examples include the definition of one or more Periods for releases, time intervals to be maintained between successive releases, a maximum number of releases and different release types (e.g. different access permissions).
  • the release data may also contain information on the use of other systems 201 and / or other identification or security systems contain ("Daisy-Chaining").
  • the display devices 228 in response to the output from the output unit 220 Enabled and inhibit signals.
  • the display devices include 228 light of different wavelength emitting bulbs, for example a red LED and a green LED. If there is a release signal and is accordingly a device or device connected to the system 201 When released by the user, this will light up for the user one of the bulbs, such as the green LED displayed. Is the review the user data failed and the device was blocked from use Device effected by the release unit 224, this recognizes the user in the operation the other bulb, such as the red LED.
  • the display devices 228 also comprise acoustic signal transmitters which are dependent on the release and inhibit signals tones of different intensity and frequency or corresponding voice signals (eg "release", "no valid authorization - no release”) produce.
  • the display devices 228 are also used to display the current state of the power supply used.
  • the system 201 is operated in a test mode.
  • the controller 214 In the test mode, the controller 214 generates using the in the Memory unit 218 stored user data a signal corresponding to an authorized User stored user data.
  • This signal in the following as User data test signal is via the output 232 of the output unit 220th supplied via the connection 234 to the input 210 of the controller 214.
  • the user data test signal via the capacitor 206 and the trigger amplifier 208 are routed to the input 210 to also the Capacitor 206 and the trigger amplifier 208 to test.
  • the user data test signal but can also be transmitted directly via the connection 234 to the input 210 when, for example, the components 204, 206 and 208 of the touch-sensitive User interface 202 are integrated throughout the building.
  • the user data reproducing user data signal will be like over the touch-sensitive user interface 202 checks provided user data.
  • the received enable test signal or the received lock test signal becomes the result of checking the user data test signal from the display devices 228, additionally indicating that the system 201 is in the Test mode is operated.
  • an additional light source For example, a yellow LED used or the above bulbs (red, green LED) are operated in a way that differs from the operation when checking the one provided via the touch-sensitive user interface 202 User data (e.g., flashing mode).
  • a yellow LED used or the above bulbs red, green LED
  • User data e.g., flashing mode
  • the embodiment of the system for identifying a user shown in FIG correspond to other components.
  • Such is an exit 236 via a connection 238 to one via an input 240 to the controller 214 connected second touch-sensitive user interface 242 connected.
  • the second touch-sensitive use interface 242 includes like the first one touch-sensitive user interface 202 a sensor 244 with electrically conductive Surface, a capacitor 246 for DC and Gleichlichtunterdrückung and a trigger amplifier 248.
  • the second touch-sensitive user interface 242 is used to activate system 201 and provide it user data by means of a touch by a user, such as the first user interface 202 operated.
  • a radio unit 256 is connected to the control device 214.
  • the sensor device 252 has one or more sensors which, depending on the application of the Systems 201 optical (e.g., infrared-sensitive), acoustic (e.g., ultrasound-sensitive, speech-sensitive), temperature-sensitive, motion-sensitive, acceleration-sensitive Sensors and proximity sensors can be.
  • the radio unit 256 is for transferring data between the system 201 and external ones Devices (not shown) to the controller 214 in the description of the user terminal 100 and the data interface 230.
  • the radio unit 256 is connected via an output 258 to the output unit 220 connected to the signals generated by the controller 214 to the not shown to transmit external devices.
  • the control device 214 via an output 260 with a safety device 262 connected.
  • the safety device 262 is complementary to the Disabling function of the release device 224 used to provide additional protection an undesirable use of operated in conjunction with the system 201 To provide facilities and equipment by unauthorized users.
  • the safety device 262 may include (high) voltage generating components ("Stun guns"), anti-access devices (e.g., grilles, covers), optical and / or acoustic signaling devices (e.g., signal lamps, sirens) or combinations the same.
  • the release device 224 is additionally provided with second display devices 2641,. 264, which may be comparable to the display devices 228, wherein the display devices 228 and 264 used in the system 201 are different could be.
  • the display devices 264 serve to indicate the operating state and the operability of the release device 224. To that of the display devices 228 and 264 provide clear and unambiguous information To be able to assign the display devices 228 and 264 display components due to their nature (e.g., LEDs of different colors, optical vs. acoustic components ...), their mode of operation (e.g., continuous signals vs. intermittent Signals) and / or their spatial arrangement safely distinguish and assign to let. In this case, it should be noted in particular when the display devices 228 and 264 integrally integrated in contrast to the embodiment shown in FIG are.
  • radio unit 256 for example, a remote arranged system 201 or in connection with portable devices and devices operated system 201 to provide such data / information.
  • the Using the radio unit 256 thus allows, for example, a simple and fast Change of user data in the storage unit 218 or control of the system 201, in which the system 201, in particular the release device 224 is deactivated or is activated to prevent the use of facilities operated by the system 201 and Enable or disable devices for each user.
  • the radio unit 256 may be used to output signals from the controller 214 for processing by external devices (not shown).
  • the operating states of the system 201 in response to over touch-sensitive user interfaces 202 and 242 provided user data and the operability of the system 201 is detected and evaluated in the test mode become. Also, a review of the present in the system 201 operating and Control data and information and user data stored in the storage unit 218 can be done this way.
  • the control device 214 via one of the touch-sensitive user interfaces 202 and 242 provided user data via the radio unit 256, for example, a current user, as well as the time / period and frequency of use by a current user.
  • the system 201 may operate or control as desired (e.g., to activate as described above), For example, if one or more users authorize temporarily and / or completely withdrawn.
  • the withdrawal of authorizations is e.g. required if predetermined periods of use and / or frequencies for individual or more than one user has been exceeded.
  • environmental parameters for the system 201 e.g. Temperature, light, movement, vibration, humidity, noise, speech
  • operating conditions of devices and devices detected by the release device 224 can be enabled or disabled. So gathered data / information can be captured and stored for pure data acquisition, but also for operation of the system 201. Depending on the application of the system 201 It may be necessary to generate the enable signal only if not only valid an authoritative user characterizing user data, but also other conditions are met.
  • the sensor device 252 can also during operation of the system 201 may be used in the test mode, with corresponding (desired or unwanted) environmental parameters and operating conditions can be simulated.
  • the safety device 262 by the blocking signal or for testing purposes by the Lock check signal is activated, complements the lock functions of the release device 224, which provides immediate for the blocking of downstream facilities and devices and should be designed accordingly.
  • a violent, unauthorized Use of devices and devices operated with the system 201 can be considered as safety devices 262 mechanical devices that provide physical access through prevent an unauthorized user from having facilities that attract attention the environment of the system 201 and / or in remote locations, facilities, for example, by delivering high voltages (stun gun) or tear gas deter an unauthorized user.
  • the system 201 can check if the system 201 works properly, i. identifies the user as an authorized user, and whether whose user terminal 100 correctly transmits its user data touches the user the sensor 244 of the second touch-sensitive user interface 242. As a result of this contact, the touch-sensitive one becomes the first contact User interface 202, the controller 214 is activated and with the user data supplied to the user terminal 100. Thereafter, the controller 214 is in operated in the test mode described above, in which case to the input unit 212 transmitted user data test signal from the via the second touch-sensitive User interface 242 received user data and not in the memory unit 218 stored user data is obtained.
  • connection 238 can also be in a data transmission over the first touch-sensitive User interface 201 is a review of the second touch-sensitive User interface 242 performed in a comparable manner become. Further, it is provided data of a user terminal 100 via the two touch-sensitive user interfaces 202 and 242 to another user terminal 100 for programming and / or updating data transfer. Authorization data required for this is in the affected end user devices 100 and provided in the controller 214.
  • test mode of the system 201 may also include a review of the enabling device 224 include. For this it is necessary that the release device 224 on the Enable test signal and / or the lock test signal responds without an actual To enable or disable downstream devices and devices. A suitable embodiment of the release device will be referred to below 4 described in more detail. The functionality of the release device 224 is dependent on the enable and disable test signals by means of the display devices 264 is displayed.
  • the release device 224 comprises between a supply voltage Ub and a Ground in series, an electromagnetic actuator 266 and a transistor 268, whose base terminal is connected to the output 222 of the control device (not shown). connected is.
  • Parallel to the electromagnetic actuator 266 is a diode 270 between the supply voltage Ub and with the electromagnetic actuator 266 connected output of the transistor 268 connected.
  • the electromagnetic actuator 266 is thus energized, that he indeed in the sense of a release or a blocking of downstream facilities and devices are activated (moved) without losing an actual release or Lock to effect.
  • This can be achieved, for example, by the enable test signal and the inhibit test signal is shorter than the enable signal and the inhibit signal, respectively the power supply to the electromagnetic actuator 266 for functional testing in Limit test mode.
  • the electromagnetic actuator 266 is disabled, i. he moves to his rest position due to the induction effect in the actuator 266, a current flow is generated by the diode 270.
  • the Function check of the release device 224 comparable to the display devices 264 (FIG. 3).
  • weapons (Figure 5: gun Figure 6: rifle) are described. which are secured using the system 201 of FIG.
  • the figures 5 and 6 are only the components of the system 201, hereinafter briefly weapon security system called, the contactable to a weapon contactable and / or perceptible are.
  • the gun shown schematically in FIG. 5 has a trigger 580 and a handle 582.
  • the gun is in areas the trigger 580 and the handle 582 contacted. These areas are below referred to as contact area 584.
  • contact area 584 To ensure that a user of the gun the touched first touch-sensitive user interface 202, this is within the Contact area 584 arranged.
  • the touch-sensitive Surface of the first touch-sensitive user interface 202 in appropriate areas of the trigger 580 and the handle 582 arranged.
  • the second touch-sensitive user interface 242 used to activate the is outside the contact area 584, for example, arranged on the barrel of the gun.
  • the first and second display devices 228 and 264 are within the field of view of the gun using User arranged. Further, the first display devices 228 are as shown in FIG. 5 Pistol shown redundantly located in the mouth area of the gun to the User to indicate if the pistol is unlocked or locked when it is against it is directed.
  • a user is required to use the user terminal 100 wears so that the weapon security system receives the user data when the user picking up the pistol. Once the user picks up the pistol, The Weapon Protection System obtains the user data and verifies that the current user is an authorized user. If this review completed successfully the gun is released and the user can shoot with it.
  • Dependent on The data present in the weapon security system can only be used by the gun Users or groups of users, for a given number of usages (Shots), for a given period of time, within predetermined time periods as well as generally released or blocked.
  • a general release or blocking of the gun can be made using appropriate Control data are received, which are received via the radio unit 256.
  • a general Locking the gun may be required when the gun is in an area where no shot may be fired (e.g., outside one Shooting range) or an unforeseen hazardous situation (e.g. within a shooting range of a shooting range).
  • the release of the weapon may also require that the weapon security system Data indicating that the user has previously checked e.g. through an identification system or a control person has been successfully identified. Such data can be transmitted via the radio unit 256 and / or the user terminal 100, if used for prior identification.
  • the reference used on Fig. 2 and 3 is the reference used on Fig. 2 and 3 as "DaisyChaining" approach.
  • acoustic sensor 252 (microphone) is used. This way, not only from the Shots shown in Fig. 5 shown gun, but also in the area detected and analyzed by other weapons.
  • the gun shown in Fig. 5 includes electrically conductive areas in the contact area 584.
  • the electrically conductive regions not designated in FIG. 5 serve as a safety device with features of the safety device described with reference to FIG 262.
  • Blocking signal is applied to the pistol via the electrically conductive areas in the contact area 584 contacting unauthorized user, to deter this from further abuse of the pistol.
  • the rifle shown schematically in FIG. 6 differs from that shown in FIG Pistol in that its contact area 684 suitable areas of a shoulder support 686 and a run 688 includes. Because the run 688 (with one hand) and the shoulder rest 686 (with a cheek) usually at least partially for delivering a shot can be contacted, there also areas of the touch-sensitive surface the first touch-sensitive user interface 202 for receiving user data to be ordered.

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  1. Arme, en particulier arme à feu portative, avec une première interface d'utilisation (202) sensible au contact, qui peut être mise en place dans une zone de contact (584, 684) d'une arme, qui est mise en contact par un utilisateur pour le départ d'un coup, pour la réception de données d'utilisateur caractérisant un utilisateur lors d'un contact par l'utilisateur, dont le corps est relié de façon électroconductrice à un terminal d'utilisateur (100), le terminal d'utilisateur (100) émettant les données d'utilisateur via le corps de l'utilisateur et
    un dispositif de commande (214) comprenant
    une unité d'entrée (212) pour la réception des données d'utilisateur,
    une unité d'ordinateur (216) pour le contrôle des données d'utilisateur, et
    une unité de sortie (220) pour la sortie d'un signal de libération pouvant être utilisé pour la libération d'un mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) de l'arme lors d'un contrôle effectué avec succès des données d'utilisateur, caractérisé par
    une seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact pour la réception des données d'utilisateur venant du terminal d'utilisateur (100), qui est reliée à l'unité d'entrée (212) et peut être placée à l'extérieur de la zone de contact (584, 684) de l'arme, et en ce que
    l'unité de sortie (220) est aménagée pour la sortie d'un signal de test de libération, qui ne peut pas être utilisé pour la libération du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680), en réponse à un contrôle effectué avec succès des données d'utilisateur reçues par la seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact.
  2. Arme selon la revendication 1, avec l'unité de sortie (220) pour la sortie d'un signal de blocage pour le blocage du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) de l'arme dans le cas d'un contrôle négatif des données d'utilisateur.
  3. Arme selon la revendication 1 ou 2, avec un dispositif de libération (224) pour la libération du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) en réponse au signal de libération.
  4. Arme selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, avec un dispositif de libération (224) pour le blocage du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) en réponse au signal de blocage.
  5. Arme selon la revendication 1, avec l'unité de sortie (220) pour la sortie d'un signal de test de blocage qui ne peut pas être utilisé pour le blocage du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680), en réponse à un contrôle négatif des données d'utilisateur reçues par la seconde interface d'utilisation sensible au contact.
  6. Arme selon l'une des revendications 3 à 5, sur laquelle le dispositif de libération (224) est aménagé pour être activé en réponse au signal de test de libération avec conservation de l'état de fonctionnement pour le mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) dans le sens d'une libération de l'arme.
  7. Arme selon l'une des revendications 3 à 6, sur laquelle le dispositif de libération (224) est aménagé pour être activé en réponse au signal de test de blocage avec conservation de l'état de fonctionnement pour le mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) dans le sens d'un blocage de l'arme.
  8. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, sur laquelle les première et seconde interfaces d'utilisation (202 ; 242) sensibles au contact sont aménagées pour recevoir les données d'utilisateur d'un terminal d'utilisateur (100) au moyen d'un dispositif de transmission du corps (118) pouvant être relié à l'utilisateur.
  9. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, avec un dispositif d'affichage (228, 264) pour l'affichage de résultats du contrôle des données d'utilisateur et/ou pour l'affichage de l'état de fonctionnement du système de sécurisation d'arme.
  10. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, sur laquelle le dispositif de libération (224) comprend un actionneur (266) électromagnétique et le dispositif d'affichage (228, 264) pour l'affichage de l'état de fonctionnement du dispositif de libération (224) comprend une diode (270) reliée à l'actionneur (266) électromagnétique.
  11. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10, avec une unité radio (256) pour la réception de données de commande pour le dispositif de commande (214) et/ou pour l'envoi de données représentant les signaux de l'unité de sortie (220) et/ou l'état de fonctionnement du système de sécurisation de l'arme.
  12. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, sur laquelle la zone de contact (584, 684) comprend au moins des zones d'une détente (580, 680), d'une poignée (582, 682) d'un support d'épaule (686) et/ou d'un canon (688).
  13. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, sur laquelle le mécanisme de déclenchement comprend au moins la détente (580, 680), un percuteur, un ressort de percuteur, une tête mobile, un levier percuteur ou un tambour revolver.
  14. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 13, sur laquelle le dispositif de libération (224) est en liaison active mécanique avec le mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680).
  15. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 14, sur laquelle la zone de contact (584, 684) est au moins en partie électroconductrice pour l'envoi d'une tension en réponse au signal de blocage.
  16. Arme selon l'une des revendications 1 à 15, sur laquelle, pour l'enregistrement du nombre et du moment de coups partis, on utilise comme dispositif capteur un capteur (252) acoustique afin d'enregistrer et d'analyser les coups partis de l'arme ou partis également par d'autres armes dans l'environnement.
  17. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme, comprenant les étapes suivantes :
    mise à disposition d'une première interface d'utilisation (202) sensible au contact dans une zone de contact (584, 684) d'une arme pour la réception de données d'utilisateur caractérisant un utilisateur, caractérisé par les étapes suivantes :
    mise à disposition d'une seconde interface d'utilisation (252) sensible au contact à l'extérieur de la zone de contact (584, 684),
    mise en contact de la seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact par l'utilisateur,
    transfert des données d'utilisateur à l'arme à partir du terminal d'utilisateur (100) via le corps de l'utilisateur,
    contrôle des données d'utilisateur reçues par la seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact et
    sortie d'un signal de test de libération en réponse à un contrôle réussi des données d'utilisateur reçues par la seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact, l'état de fonctionnement actuel du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) étant conservé,
    mise en contact de la première interface d'utilisation (202) sensible au contact par l'utilisateur,
    transfert des données d'utilisateur à l'arme à partir d'un terminal d'utilisateur (100) relié de façon électroconductrice avec l'utilisateur via le corps de l'utilisateur,
    contrôle des données d'utilisateur, afin de vérifier si l'utilisateur est un utilisateur agréé pour l'utilisation de l'arme,
    sortie d'un signal de libération lors d'un contrôle réussi des données d'utilisateur pour la libération d'un mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680).
  18. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon la revendication 17, dans lequel un signal de blocage pour le blocage du mécanisme de déclenchement est sorti lors d'un contrôle négatif des données d'utilisateur.
  19. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon la revendication 17 ou 18, dans lequel le mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) est libéré en réponse au signal de libération.
  20. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon l'une des revendications 17 à 19, dans lequel le mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) est verrouillé en réponse au signal de blocage.
  21. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon l'une des revendications 17 à 20, dans lequel les données d'utilisateur sont transmises par le terminal d'utilisateur (100) au moyen d'un dispositif de transmission par le corps (118) relié de façon électroconductrice à l'utilisateur.
  22. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon la revendication 17, dans lequel, en réponse à un contrôle négatif des données d'utilisateur reçues par la seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact, un signal de test de blocage est envoyé, l'état de fonctionnement actuel du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680) étant conservé.
  23. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon les revendications 17 à 22, dans lequel les données d'utilisateur reçues par le seconde interface d'utilisation (242) sensible au contact sont transmises à la première interface d'utilisation (202) sensible au contact et sont acheminées à celle-ci pour le contrôle.
  24. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon l'une des revendications 17 à 23, dans lequel le dispositif de libération (224) est activé en réponse au signal de test de libération dans le sens d'une libération de l'arme avec conservation de l'état de fonctionnement du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680).
  25. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon l'une des revendications 17 à 24, dans lequel le dispositif de libération (224) est activé en réponse au signal de test de blocage dans le sens d'un blocage de l'arme avec conservation de l'état de fonctionnement du mécanisme de déclenchement (580, 680).
  26. Procédé de sécurisation d'arme selon l'une des revendications 17 à 25, dans lequel on utilise comme dispositif capteur un capteur (252) acoustique pour l'enregistrement du nombre et le moment de coups partis afin d'enregistrer et d'analyser les coups partis de l'arme ou partis également par d'autres armes dans l'environnement.
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