Weapon control device
OwnerJames Summersinventor
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Abstract
A weapon control device is provided and is coupled within a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components. The weapon control device includes a processor and a connector operably engaging a selector switch of a weapon. The processor receives a signal from the connector in response to movement of the selector switch. The weapon control device further includes one of a transmitter and a transceiver, wherein one of the transmitter and transceiver send a signal in response to the processor receiving a signal from the connector. The weapon control device further includes a weapon accessory, wherein the weapon accessory is activated in response to the signal sent by one of the transmitter and transceiver.
Claims22
A weapon control device coupled within a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components, the control device comprising:
- a processor;
- and
- a connector operably engaging a selector switch of a weapon, wherein the processor receives a signal from the connector in response to movement of the selector switch.
A weapon control device coupled within a pistol grip of a weapon for controlling accessories and auxiliary components, the control device comprising:
- a removable housing repeatably removable from within a pistol grip of a weapon, the housing retaining:
- a processor;
- at least one connection point electrically coupled to the processor;
- and
- a slideable biased securing device, wherein the securing device releasably secures to the housing within the pistol grip in response to the securing device biased to engage a recess of the pistol grip;
- and
- a connector operably engaging a selector switch of a weapon and electrically engaging the at least one connection point when the housing is secured within the pistol grip, wherein the processor receives a signal from the connector in response to movement of the selector switch.
A method of using a weapon control device, the method comprising:
- moving the selector switch from one state to another;
- generating a first signal in response to the movement of the selector switch;
- processing the first signal;
- transmitting a second signal to an accessory;
- and
- activating the accessory in response to the transmitted second signal.
A weapon firing system comprising:
- a weapon having a weapon control device and a laser sight;
- and
- a predetermined area, wherein the weapon may be activated and able to fire in response to a communication received by a transceiver integral with the weapon control device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.