MX2010010922A - Novel protein for binding bacillus thuringiensis cry toxins and fragments of cadherins for enhancing cry toxicity against dipterans. - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject invention relates in part to a novel protein for binding Bacillus thuringiensis Cry toxins, and fragments of cadherins for enhancing Cry toxicity against dipterans. The subject invention also relates in part to the discovery that fragments of a midgut cadherin from a dipteran insect synergize Cry proteins that are active against dipterans. Thus, the subject invention includes the use of fragments of cadherin ectodomains for controlling dipterans. Such fragments (that bind Crys) can be administered to a dipteran insect for ingestion. In some preferred embodiments, the source cadherin is a dipteran cadherin. Also in some preferred embodiments, the fragment is administered with a Cry protein that is active against a dipteran. Variants of the fragments of naturally occurring cadherins are included within the scope of the subject invention.

Description

ARMS CONTROL DEVICE CROSS REFERENCE WITH RELATED APPLICATION This request calls for priority to the patent application of the United States entitled "WEAPON CONTROL DEVICE", serial number 12 / 417,319, which claims priority over the United States provisional patent application entitled "MULTIPURPOSE WEAPON SELECTOR SWITCH", serial number 61 / 044,368, filed on April 11, 2007, whose descriptions are fully incorporated in this document as a reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates generally to a weapon control device and more particularly to a weapon control device coupled to a pistol grip of a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND There are many different types of weapons and especially many different types of firearms that military and civilians can use. Firearms usually have a common characteristic - a selector. A selector is used to change the firearm from one trigger state to another, for example, the selector can change a firearm between safe, firing, semiautomatic and burst states. This provides a safer weapon when not in use and allows the operator to actively change the state of the firearm.

Conventional selectors basically allow the operator to change the firearm from one state to another while using the weapon. The purpose and uses of the switch are very limited. Other conventional systems have tried to improve this selector and include a type of electronic communication with the selector in order to provide additional security in the use of the weapon.

These conventional electronic selectors provide the transmission and reception of certain signals that allow the operator to activate the weapon. For example, conventional systems include a receiver that receives a signal transmitted from another device carried or carried by the operator. When the device transmitting the signal is within a particular distance of the weapon, it may allow the selector to be changed from one insurance state to another state. This prevents a different operator from being able to use the weapon and is particularly useful in preventing a minor from using the weapon. Although these conventional electronic selectors provide some benefits, they have their drawbacks.

These disadvantages include the inability to communicate the current state of the firearm and to store said state for additional use. Conventional electronic selectors also lack the ability to control other electrical attachments that may be present in the weapon in response to the change in weapon status and to actively communicate to the operator and / or supervisor the current state and operation of the weapon.

In addition, conventional selectors do not provide a weapon control device that is capable of sending signals to activate accessories and auxiliary components.

Accordingly, there is a need in the field of the weapon control devices of an improved weapon control device coupled to a handle of a weapon to control accessories and auxiliary components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a weapon control device coupled to a handle of a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device creates, stores, receives and transmits the information in response to an electronic signal from a series of military and civilian weapons that were not originally designed for it. The device is housed in order to achieve the mechanical capabilities of the original selector, in addition to sending a signal to communicate to a processor and / or a transmitter or other similar electronic devices the safe, firing, semiautomatic and burst state of the weapons. The device can then use the information stored based on the signal generated and stored to activate any accessory, attachment or remote electronic hardware linked to the weapon or within the transmission range of the device.

One aspect of the present invention includes a weapon control device coupled to a weapon to control accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device includes a processor and a connector mechanically coupled to a selector of a weapon. The processor receives a signal from the connector in response to the movement of the selector. The weapon control device further includes a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and the transceiver send a signal in response to the processor receiving a signal from the diverted connector.

Another aspect of the present invention includes a weapon control device coupled to a pistol grip of a weapon to control accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device includes a removable housing that is repeatedly removed from the pistol grip of a weapon. The housing retains a processor, at least one connection point electrically coupled to the processor, and a slidable deviating attachment device. The locking device is releasably secured to the housing within the gun handle in response to the deflection of the locking device to engage a depression of the gun handle. The weapon control device further includes a connector mechanically coupled to a selector of a weapon and electrically coupled to at least one connection point when the housing is housed within the pistol grip. The processor receives a signal from the connector in response to the movement of the selector, the weapon control device additionally includes one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver sends a signal in response to the processor receiving a signal from the connector.

Even another aspect of the present invention includes a method for using a weapon control device. The method consists of moving the selector from one state to another; generate a first signal in response to the movement of the selector; process the first signal; transmit a second signal to an accessory, and activate the accessory in response to the second signal transmitted.

Another aspect of the present invention includes a weapon firing system comprising a weapon having a weapon control device and a laser sight. The firing system also includes a predetermined area, where the weapon can be activated and be able to fire in response to a communication received by an integrated transceiver to the weapon control device. The weapon control device deactivates the weapon in response to the movement of the laser outside the predetermined area.

The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following more detailed description of the particular embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of a weapon with a weapon control device coupled thereto in accordance with the present invention; Figures 2A and 2B are an exploded perspective view of a modified selector and a perspective view of the modified selector, respectively; Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a weapon control device and additional components in accordance with the present invention; Figure 4A is an exploded perspective view with a partial cut showing the weapon with a weapon control device having a removable housing; Figure 4B is a perspective view with a partial cut showing the weapon with the weapon control device having a removable housing secured to the weapon; Figures 5A and 5B are perspective views of a weapon selector connector in accordance with embodiments of the present invention; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a weapon with a weapon control device and a weapon accessory; Figures 7A and 7B are perspective views of a deactivation mechanism of a weapon control device in accordance with the present invention; Figure 8 is a flow chart of a method for using a weapon control device; Y Figure 9 is a perspective view of a weapon used in a particular mode that limits the firing direction of the weapon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As mentioned above, the embodiments of the present invention relate to a weapon control device that creates and stores and uses information in response to an electronic signal from a series of military and civilian weapons that were not originally designed for this by replacing the selector portion of the weapons in particular. The device is housed in order to achieve the mechanical capabilities of the original selector, in addition to sending a signal to communicate to a CPU and / or a transmitter or other similar electronic devices the state of safe, firing, semiautomatic and burst of weapons. The device can then use the information stored based on the signal generated and stored to activate any accessory or attachment or linked with the weapon.

Referring to the drawings, figures 1-3 show a weapon control device 10 according to particular embodiments of the present invention. The weapon control device 10 may include a selector 12 having a selector front component 13, a communication receiver 14 and a communication device 16. The front component of selector 13 is operatively coupled to the communication receiver 14, where the communication receiver 14 is coupled on a mechanical interface drum 17. The holding sphere and spring 18 can be coupled to the communication receiver 14. The holding sphere and spring 18 function to locate and hold the selector 12 in the desired orientation with respect to to the trigger control. The communication device 16 can be operatively coupled to the communication receiver 14. The communication device 16 can be adapted to generate a signal in response to the change of the communication receiver 14 from one state of the weapon to another. It will be understood that the signal may vary depending on the state and may provide communication information about the particular state of the weapon 30.

The selector may also include a conductivity switch 11, a overtravel pin 15, a flange or gasket 19 and an indicator face of the selector 21. The conductivity switch interrupts the conductivity of the connector 16 when the selector 12 is in the safe state . The overtravel pin limits the range of rotation of the selector 12. The face of the selector 21 and the washer 19 are attached to the components of the selector. The face of the selector 21 provides a visual indication of the state of the selector 12. As seen in FIG. 2B, the overtravel pin 15 engages within the channel 9, where the channel 9 has a length that controls the distance that can be rotated. the selector 12. The turn selector 12 stops rotation when the overtravel pin 15 makes contact with either end of the channel 9.

It will be understood that the connector 16 replaces the original retention of the selector and allows the passage of the communication of the state of the switch through the weapon receiver and towards the modified pistol grip 32 containing the transmitter and the battery portion of the device. Also, it will be understood that, while this particular embodiment represents a modified pistol grip 32, an assembly of electronic elements or container may be used. The assembly can be used to contain the transmitter and the wiring, the power supply, the CPU and any other characteristic or equipment. The assembly of electronic elements and their contents could be fastened or screwed to the firearm by the use of the pistol grip screw 26 of the weapon 30.

The modified selector may have a second use in that it may be used to locate and / or retain the mechanical or electrical components and / or the entire replacement selector assembly inside the weapon in which the device is installed. The structure of the communication device allows the passage through the retention section of the selector of an M16, AR15 or any other weapon or similar weapon receiver through which communication can be made between the selector and the additional electronic or mechanical elements. .

Some embodiments may use a screw of the modified pistol grip 26 to allow adding communication or additional features. When drilling a hole or creating a passage through the centerline of the bolt or fastener. Cables, fiber optics, or any other means of communication can pass through without modification to a weapons receiver. This could continue to develop into a replacement component that can replace the pistol grip screw 26 with an assembly in which the transmission, energy and memory hardware of the invention can be installed, secured or stored.

It will also be understood that the location housing of the selector 14 replaces the original selector of the weapon and is part of an assembly of two or more parts, such as a ball of retention and spring 18. Within the location housing 14, the rate of fire activated or the selected position of the selector can terminate or interrupt a connection both electronically and mechanically. The location housing of the selector 14 may also have a second use for retaining and / or locating or orienting other parts in the weapon control device 10 or within the weapon 30 in which it is installed.

Also, it will be understood that the front component of selector 12 works with the location housing of selector 14 to complete a communications connection or signals either through mechanical, electronic or any other means to communicate the activation of a device. The front component 12 can resemble an interface and geometry similar to the original shape of the weapons in the part seen from the outside of the rifle. The front component of selector 12 engages and decouples the mechanical safety switch of weapon 30, as well as designates the rate of fire.

The weapon control device 10 may also include a CPU 22. The CPU 22 may comprise a processor and a memory. The processor may be adapted to process the signal generated by the communication device 16 and store the information in the memory in response to the processed signal. The CPU 22 can then be used to activate accessories that can be attached to the weapon 30.

Accessories of the weapon 30 can include any accessory 34 equipped with a transceiver, as shown in Figure 6. The signal generated by the weapon control device 10 can be used to turn on accessories such as, but not restricted, flashlights, lasers , telemeters and electronic lens or electronic elements pre-wired with receivers. The activation of the weapon control device 10 informs the accessory 34 how the wired electronic elements it is to activate.

Although the weapon control device 10 can be used to light fixtures, other uses are contemplated. For example and without restriction, the weapon control device can be used to link the weapon 30 with a home security system to inform the authorities that the weapon 30 is activated. Another example may include a camera coupled to the weapon 30, wherein the camera is activated in response to the weapon control device 10 and records everything that focuses and / or fires the weapon 30. This is beneficial in cases such as, without restriction. , training and the resolution of a controversy over whether lethal force was appropriate. The signals can be translated and transmitted in a format to communicate with computers, computer networks, the Internet or satellite transmissions which in turn can transmit the data from the selector to the mobile phone or similar electronic device of someone else.

The weapon control device 10 may also include a transmitter 20 and optional wiring. The transmitter 20 can be adapted to transmit the captured signal or a new signal based on the information stored in the memory of the CPU 22 to transceivers located in accessories connected to the weapon and / or accessories not connected to the weapon 30. The hard wiring can optionally be go from the weapon control device 10 to connection points in the weapon 10, the connection points operating to activate or deactivate accessories connected to them. It will be understood that the cabling may also be, without limitation, fiber optic or other means for creating communication between the weapon control device 10 and the signal transmitter 20 and its accessories. This is a simple solution to create a non-conductive communication circuit that is not affected by electromagnetic interference.

Also, it will be understood that the transmitter 20 and the CPU 22 can be adapted to transmit a coded signal. This is particularly pertinent in a battlefield where the signals of the weapon control device 10 could be interfered with, blocked or corrupted by someone with an electronic device. In addition, the signal sent by the weapon control device 10 will have to be authorized or otherwise secured.

The weapon control device 10 may include a power source 24. The power source 24 would provide the energy necessary to operate the electronic components such as, without restriction, the CPU 22 and the transmitter 20. Although it is shown in the figures of the drawings that the power source 24 is a battery, it will be understood that the power source 24 is not limited to one battery. Accordingly, the power source 24 can also be, without restriction, solar panels or any other component capable of producing the power requirements.

With reference to the drawings, Figures 4A-4B to 6 show a weapon control device 40 according to particular embodiments of the present invention. The weapon control device 40 may include a selector 12 as shown in Figures 2A-2B having a selector front component 13, a selector location housing 14 and a connector 16. The front component of selector 13 is coupled operatively to the location housing of the selector 14. The retaining sphere and spring 18 is engaged between the front component 13 and the location housing 14. The retaining sphere and spring 18 function to locate and retain the location housing of the selector 14 in the desired orientation with respect to the trip control. The connector 16 is mechanically and operatively coupled to the location housing 14. The connector 16 generates a signal in response to the change of the location housing 14 of the selector 12 from one state of the weapon to another. It will be understood that the signal may vary depending on the state and may provide communication information about the particular state of the weapon 30.

Referring further to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the connector 16 may include a deflected connector having a deflected coaxial connector 50 that is biased by the coaxial spring 56; a tip of the connector 51 deflected by the tip spring 52 and cable 54 electrically coupled at one end to the tip of the connector 51 and coupled at the other end to an electrical connector 57 for the electrical connection of the diverted connector 15 to the points of connectivity 44 of the weapon control device, which is electrically connected to the processor 42.

Because the connector 16 is offset, the tip of the connector 51 engages with the communication receiver 14 of the selector 12 where, the communication receiver 14 has discrete connectivity points or connectivity switches 11 and the tip 51 are coupled in accordance the selector 12 rotates between the states of the weapon. For example, when selector 12 is in safe state, the tip of the connector 51 is not in contact with a point of connectivity. When the selector rotates to the firing state, the tip of the connector 51 is coupled to a connectivity point associated with the firing state and the circuit is completed, allowing the processor to receive a particular signal controlled by the electronic components such as resistors, transistors and the like. In particular embodiments, the communication receiver 14 may include the channel 80 with the adjacent communication surface 81. The tip of the connector 51 may be coupled within the channel 80, while the coaxial connector 50 is coupled to the surface 81. In this configuration , the tip of the connector 51 can be contracted to a connectivity switch 11 while the coaxial connector of 50 is coupled to the surface of the communication receiver 14, the coaxial connector acting as ground. A signal is sent to the processor 42 via cable 54. In these embodiments, a second cable 53 may also be present, wherein the second cable 53 functions as ground for the weapon control device 40. In particular embodiments, they include multiple connectivity switches 11, each connectivity switch 11 associated with a different state of the weapon and each connectivity switch 1 1 allows a different signal to be transmitted corresponding to the different state of the weapon.

It will be understood that other connectors 16 may be used, such as without restriction, an optical fiber connector. These other connectors 16 operate as long as they are resistant to electromagnetic interruption.

The weapon control device 40 further includes a removable housing 41 that is repeatedly removed from the pistol grip 32 of the weapon 30. The housing 41 holds a processor 42 and at least one connection point 44 electrically coupled to the processor 42. The housing 41 also maintains a slidable deviating fastening device 46. The fastening device 46 is releasably secured to the housing 41 within the gun handle 32 in response to the deflection of the fastening device 46 to engage a slit 33 of the handle of the handle. gun 32. In particular embodiments, the fastening device may further include a switch 45. The fastening device 46 slides in response to the sliding of the switch 45. In addition, the gun control device may further comprise a spring 48, wherein the spring 48 ejects the housing 41 in response to the decoupling of the fixing device 46.

The deflected connector 15 mechanically activates the selector 12 of a weapon and electrically couples to at least one connection point 44 by the use of cables 54 when the housing 41 is fixed in the pistol grip 32. In this configuration, the processor 42 receives a signal from the diverted connector 15 in response to the movement of the selector 12.

The housing 41 further retains one of a transmitter and a transceiver 43, wherein one of the transmitter and the transceiver 43 sends a signal in response to the processor 42 that receives a signal from the connector 15. In particular embodiments, as seen in the figure 6, a weapon accessory 34 can be coupled to a weapon 30. The weapon accessory 34 is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and the transceiver 43. In addition, the transceiver 43 can be placed in a listening state in response to the processor 42 that receives a signal from the diverted connector 15. It will be understood that particular embodiments of the invention include a communication device 40 having a housing 41 that maintains a plurality of transmitters, transceivers, and combinations thereof.

According to particular embodiments of the present invention, the selector 12 is changed between multiple weapon states, the various weapon states including at least one safe state, firing state, semi-automatic state and burst state. In these particular embodiments, the signal received by the processor 42 is sent by the diverted connector 15 in response to the selector passing a state to another state. The signal sent by the diverted connector 15 is different for each state of the weapon.

In other embodiments, the weapon control device 40 may additionally comprise an integral memory with the processor 42 for storing information related to the predetermined accessories and auxiliary components. The information stored corresponds to a type of signal received by the processor 42. The type of signal sent by one of the transmitters and transceivers 43 is determined in response to the type of signal received by the processor 42, the type of signal corresponds to the information stored in memory. Accordingly, an accessory and / or auxiliary weapon component corresponding to the information stored in the memory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and transceiver 43.

The weapon accessories 30 can include any accessory 34 equipped with a tansceptor, as shown in Figure 6. The signal generated by the weapon control device 10 within the pistol grip 32 can be used to turn on accessories such as, but not limited to flashlights, lasers, telemeters and electronic lenses or electronic elements prewired with receivers. In Figure 6, the accessory 34 is a laser sight. The activation of the weapon control device 40 informs the accessory 34, such as wired electronic elements, that it is time to activate.

While the weapon control device 40 can be used to turn on the accessories, other uses are contemplated. For example and without limitation, the weapon control device can be used to join the weapon 30 to a home security system to inform the authorities that the weapon 30 is activated. Another example may include a camera coupled to the weapon 30, where the camera is activated in response to control device for weapons 10 and record or transmit the video of everything that the weapon 30 points and / or shoots. This is beneficial in cases such as, but not limited to, training or solving a problem as to whether lethal force was adequate. The signals can be translated and transmitted to a format to communicate with computers, computer networks, the Internet or satellite transmitters that, in turn, can transmit the data from the switch to someone's cell phone or to an electronic device.

The weapon control device 40 may additionally include one of a transmitter or transceiver 43 and optional wiring. One of the transmitters and transceivers 43 can be adapted to transmit the captured signal or a new signal based on the information stored in the memory to the transceivers located in the accessories attached to the weapon and / or to the accessories not attached to the weapon 30. The cabling could optionally operating from the weapon control device 40 to the connection points in the weapon 30, the connection points operate to activate or deactivate the accessories attached thereto. It will be understood that the cabling may also be, without limitation, optical fiber or other means to create communication between the control device for weapons 40 and one of the transmitters and transceivers 43 and accessories 34. This is a simple solution for creating a non-electronic circuit. conductive communication that is not altered by electromagnetic interference.

It will also be understood that one of the transmitters and transceivers 43 may be adapted to transmit a coded signal. This is particularly pertinent in terms of a battlefield where signals from the control device for weapons 40 could jam them, block them or otherwise corrupt them with an electronic device. Additionally, the signal sent by the weapon control device 40 may need to be authorized or otherwise secured.

The weapon control device 40 may also include a power source 47. The power source 47 would provide the energy needed to operate electronic components such as, but not limited to, the processor 42 and a transmitter or transceiver 43. As shown in FIG. the drawings that the power source 47 is a battery, it will be understood that the power source 47 is not limited to a battery. Accordingly, the power source 47 may also be, but not limited to, solar cells or any component capable of producing the energy requirements.

Referring again to the drawings, figures 7A and 7B show a deactivation device 70 which is an optional component of the weapon control device 40. The deactivation device 70 is engaged within the pistol grip 32 and includes a deactivation shaft 72, an actuator 74 and an actuator arm. The deactivation axis 72 is coupled to a trigger 36 at point 78. The deactivation axis 72 extends through the screw of the pistol grip 26. The deactivation axis 72 includes a groove 73. The actuator arm 76 couples and uncouples. repeatedly the notch in response to the activation of the actuator 74. The trigger 36 is deactivated in response to the actuator arm 76 which engages the notch 73 of the deactivation shaft 72. When the actuator arm 76 engages the groove 73, the trigger 36 is not able to rotate about the pivot point of the trigger 37, which makes the weapon inoperable. The trigger 36 is deactivated in response to the actuator arm 76 disengaging the groove 73. Thereafter, the actuator arm decouples the groove 73 and the trigger 36 can rotate about the pivot point of the trigger 37, thereby making the weapon operable.

According to the particular embodiments, the actuator 74 is activated in response to the transceiver 43 that receives an external signal. The processor 42 can be used to process the signal received by the transceiver 43 and control the actuator 74.

In other embodiments of the present invention, the deactivation device 70 can be a manual safety. For example, and without limitation, the deactivation device 70 can be a manual locking device.

The weapon control device can, in accordance with the particular embodiments of the present invention, become a type of universal remote control with the possibility of numerous selecting orientations and connections for each orientation. The amount of signals generated corresponds to the number of orientations and additionally corresponds to the separate actions that may occur in response to movement of the control device for weapons 10 in various orientations.

This embodiment of the present invention is limited only in number by the scale and size of the electronic components that are used.

Those skilled in the art will understand that the failure of the electronic components of the present invention in no way affects the mechanical functions of the weapon system. If there are short circuits, they will not prevent the movement and action of the mechanical parts.

It will also be understood that the components of the control device for weapons can be adapted to have protection from electromagnetic interference ("EMI", for its acronym in English). The EMI includes powerful waves of energy that can be used to destroy unprotected electronic components. This is particularly useful in military-type locations where there is a need to consider the effects of EMI on the weapon control device 10.

In further embodiments of the present invention, the bypass switches can be mounted on the weapon, the bypass switches adapted to put the selector components in a low energy state to reduce the risk of an external object manipulating the selector during transport. and storage. The weapon control device can also lower the power of the transmitter and transceiver to conserve battery power when the weapon's selector moves to the safe position.

Additional embodiments of the present invention may include the weapon control device formed as a single replacement selector, where the power source, CPU or processor, and transmitter / transceiver are made small enough to be in the size and shape of the original selector. This mode would require an orientation device that detects the orientation of the device to determine whether the selector moved from one triggering state to another.

Referring further to the drawings, Figure 8 shows a method 60 of using a control device for weapons in accordance with the present invention. Method 60 includes moving the selector from one state to another (Step 61); generating a first response signal to the movement of the selector (Step 62); process the first signal (Step 63); transmitting a second signal to an accessory (Step 64); and activate the accessory in response to the second signal transmitted (Step 65). It will be understood that similar steps of the method will be used to deactivate the accessory. It will also be understood that other intermediate steps may be included, such as storing information in a memory based on the processed signal, raising the energy of the selector, lowering the energy of the selector, activating the weapon and the like.

The particular embodiments of the present invention may include additional uses of the weapon control device. For example, and not as a limitation, the selector can be used in conjunction with energy supplies stored anywhere in a weapon or operator or transmitted through each to effect energy based actions, such as a battery charge stored in a stock of gun or spare battery pack of an operator that are used for other accessories attached to the batteries.

It will be understood that there are several uses for the signal that is generated and captured in the CPU or processor. These additional uses include: 1. The signal transmitted by the selector can also activate accessories or peripherals that the operator carries or within the scale of the transmitted signal. Therefore, the headlights, the night glasses or any other device equipped with receivers or transceivers can be activated at the moment in which the weapon is put in a state of firing with the selector. 2. An armed guard could wire the projectors or light reflectors with a transceiver to activate the lights when the weapon is armed. The rooms could be programmed to turn on or off while an operator or guard passes through the areas within the transmitter scale giving you the strategic advantage and the element of surprise. In theory, any electronic device could be activated by means of the transmission of the signal generated by the selector if the electronic device includes a receiver to receive and react to such a signal. 3. Optimal combat conditions could be created in military areas with regard to lighting and visibility as well as manipulation of the surrounding air quality with chemical agents, tear gas, irritants, smoke or any other pre-wired deterrent system to deploy the measures defensive in the detection of this signal transmitted from the invention giving the strategic advantage to an operator with the activation of his weapon. 4. The signals could be transmitted to large-scale radios or transmitters in terms of weapon status and that the data can be transmitted to a separate monitoring part. This communication system can be simple or double, which means that the selector can only transmit (simple communication method) or that it can transmit and receive information or data (double). 5. The firearm can be used as a panic button that activates alarms adjusted with receivers or transceivers regardless of whether lethal force is a necessary option. 6. The firearms selector can assume the role of a detonator to place previously wired explosives with receivers. 7. The activation of the transmitters can be used to close the automatic doors or activate other defensive structural measures such as ponchallanta peaks, shields against explosions or seals. - At the moment in which a soldier has to realize a threat, he must activate such measures separately. otherwise there would be human losses. 8. The transmitter or transceiver also transmits information regarding the activation of the accessories to an external device such as a satellite transmitter and in military applications, observers may be able to alert users in the field through radio communication that their accessories are on and consume battery power in case users in the field do not know the status of their weapons. This reserves energy for strategic operations in which the accessories are vital, necessary or important for the success of the operation and the safety of the user.

Another embodiment of the present invention includes a weapon firing system 90 shown in Figure 9. The firing system 90 includes a weapon 30 having a pistol grip 32 with a weapon control device within the pistol grip ( it is not shown). The weapon 30 may also include a laser sight 34. In addition, the firing system comprises a predetermined area 92. When a laser 94 is directed from a laser sight 34 toward a predetermined area 92, the weapon 30 can be activated and fired in response to a communication received by an integral transceiver with the weapon control device. In addition, the weapon control device deactivates the weapon 30 in response to the movement of the laser 94 outside the predetermined area 92. This can be used in certain environments, such as training environments and firing ranges. Allows the weapon to fire only in a predetermined direction.

It should be understood that the intent of the multipurpose selector designed is to give the operator many strategic advantages. In military or police applications, it responds to the requirements for the operator that wishes to maintain its location or presence hidden to the point at which the weapon is armed and prepared for combat. The present invention can activate any accessory in the operator's weapon system that would otherwise need to be activated or turned on individually by the operator, which would involve additional time in a potentially hostile environment during which the operator could be shot. Crowd control or defensive measures could be prepared around an area of interest and activated in collaboration with a selector on a weapon.

Sensors and components of many types can be incorporated into the invention such as temperature gauges, global positioning systems (GPS), pressure gauges, health monitoring equipment, gyroscopes or motion sensors, humidity, audio microphones, radiation sensors or detection equipment for radiation, biological or chemical agents. The signal could be linked to a satellite communications network that allows supervisors to view data from a soldier's weapon to help improve awareness of the situation on a battlefield. The sensors can also be used to detect how many times a gun has been fired since the last time it was cleaned. The same data could tell a gunsmith when to replace certain perishable parts, such as gaskets, springs or other components that are worn out over time.

The civil uses of the present invention may include other accessories than those mentioned above. For example, and without limitation, the weapon control device can activate functions such as automatically closing and locking the doors, activating the Smoke generators, triggers a home alarm system or many other electronic devices within a residence that could be activated in response to the selector moving to a trigger position. This could help identify people by providing additional light and can additionally help prevent accidental harm to innocent people due to possible misidentification. The electronic items could also be placed to contact the owner of the weapon on his cell phone or email and inform him that someone has activated his weapon. In turn, the owner of the firearm can send a text message or mark a code that can prevent the weapon from firing. This can help a distracted parent secure his weapon before an accident happens.

The invention can be developed to replace a weapon selector with an assembly that performs the same function as the original selector in terms of activating the weapon system as well as creating a signal that will be used to activate any accessory equipped with a transceiver, receiver or other means to receive a signal. The signal generated can be used in turn in headlights, lasers, telemeters or electronic lenses of any type without limitation. The activation of the switch informs the accessories or electronic elements which are those equipped with receivers or transceivers and it is time to activate them. The data sent could be without limitation a simple signal such as a single pulse or energy wave or could be various forms of telemetry, video, audio data or any conceivable data transmission. The particular use for an application of the invention will determine which transmissions and therefore what hardware should be included.

The modalities and examples set forth herein are presented to better explain the present invention and its practical application and thereby to make those skilled in the art make and use the invention. Nevertheless, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the foregoing description and examples were presented for purposes of illustration and example only. The description as presented herein is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form described. Various modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings without departing from the spirit and scope of the following clauses.

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NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - A control device for weapons coupled with a weapon to control accessories and auxiliary components, the control device comprises: a processor and a connector that operably couples a selector of a weapon, wherein the processor receives a signal from the connector in response to the movement to the selector.

2. - The control device according to claim 1, further characterized by additionally comprising one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver sent a signal in response to the processor that receives a signal from the diverted connector.

3. - The control device according to claim 2, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a weapon accessory, wherein the weapon accessory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of transmitter and transceiver.

4. - The control device according to claim 3, further characterized in that the transceiver is placed in a listening state in response to the processor that receives a signal from the connector.

5. - The control device according to claim 1, further characterized in that the connector sends a signal in response to the selector moving from a safe state to a trigger state.

6. - A control device for weapons coupled within the pistol grip of a weapon to control the accessories and auxiliary components, the control device comprises: a detached housing that can be detached repeatedly from the internal part of a pistol grip of a weapon, the housing retains: a processor; at least one connection point electrically coupled to the processor; and a slidably deflecting fastening device, wherein the fastening device is detachably attached to the housing within the gun grip in response to the diverted safety device to engage a slot in the gun grip; and a connector operably engaging a selector of a weapon and electrically coupling the at least one connection point when the housing is fixed within the pistol grip, wherein the processor receives a signal from the connector in response to the movement of the selector.

7. - The control device in accordance with the claim 6, further characterized in that it additionally comprises one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver sent a signal in response to the processor that receives a signal from the connector.

8. - The control device according to claim 7, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a weapon accessory, wherein the weapon accessory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of transmitter and transceiver.

9. - The control device according to claim 7, further characterized in that the transceiver is placed in a listening state in response to the processor that receives a signal from the connector.

10. - The control device according to claim 6, further characterized in that the selector can be moved between multiple states of the weapon, the multiple states of the weapon include at least the safe state, firing state, semiautomatic state and burst state.

11. - The control device in accordance with the claim 10, further characterized in that the signal received by the processor is sent through the connector in response to the selector moving from one state to another.

12. - The control device in accordance with the claim 11, further characterized in that the signal sent by the connector is different for each state of the weapon.

13. - The control device according to claim 12, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a memory storage information that is related to predetermined accessories and auxiliary components, wherein the stored information corresponds to a type of signal received by the processor.

14. - The control device according to claim 13, further characterized in that the type of signal sent by one of the transmitter and the transceiver is determined in response to the type of signal received by the processor, the type of signal corresponding to the information stored in the the memory.

15. - The control device according to claim 14, further characterized in that the accessory and auxiliary component corresponding to the information stored in the memory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and transceiver.

16. - The control device in accordance with the claim 6, further characterized in that it additionally comprises a deactivation device, wherein the deactivation device is operatively coupled to a trigger of the weapon.

17. - The control device according to claim 16, further characterized in that the deactivation device comprises an actuator, an actuator arm and a deactivation axis coupled to the trigger, the deactivation axis has a notch.

18. - The control device in accordance with the claim 17, further characterized in that the actuator arm repeatedly engages and decouples the notch in response to the respective activation and deactivation of the actuator.

19. - The control device in accordance with the claim 18, further characterized in that the trigger is deactivated and activated in response to the actuator arm that engages and decouples respectively the notch of the deactivation axis.

20. - A method of using a control device for weapons, the method comprises: moving the selector from one state to another; generate a first signal in response to the movement of the selector; process the first signal; transmit a second signal to an accessory and activate the accessory in response to the second signal transmitted.

21. - A weapon firing system comprising: a weapon that has a control device for weapons and a laser sight; and a predetermined area where the weapon can be activated and can be fired in response to the communication received by an integral transceiver with the weapon control device.

22. - The firing system according to claim 21, further characterized in that the weapon control device deactivates the weapon in response to movement of the laser outside the predetermined area.