# US 2018/0023910 A1 · Firearm-mounted camera device with networked control and administration system and method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0023910 A1 - Document ID: US20180023910A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/705,209 - Filed: 2017-09-14 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2014-06-18 - Assignees: Centinel Solutions, Inc. - Applicants: Centinel Solutions, Inc. - Inventors: Maximilian Kramer - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180023910A1 ## CPC - F41A 17/063: {comprising a transponder} - F41J 5/10: Cinematographic hit-indicating systems (cinematographic targets F41J9/14) - H04N 5/77: between a recording apparatus and a television camera - H04N 5/772: {the recording apparatus and the television camera being placed in the same enclosure} - H04N 5/907: using static stores, e.g. storage tubes or semiconductor memories (H04N5/91 takes precedence) - H04N 7/183: {for receiving images from a single remote source} - H04N 9/806: with processing of the sound signal - H04N 9/8205: {involving the multiplexing of an additional signal and the colour video signal} - H04N 21/2743: Video hosting of uploaded data from client - F41C 27/00: Accessories; Details or attachments not otherwise provided for - G08B 13/19621: {Portable camera} - G08B 13/19673: {Addition of time stamp, i.e. time metadata, to video stream} - H04N 9/8042: {involving data reduction} - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - F41A: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE - F41J: TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS {(targets for shooting or hurling games A63F9/0204)} - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - F41C: SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - G08B: SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS ## Abstract An electronic camera device, and associated system and interfaces, that generates, records and transmits video, audio and sensor data. Camera device comprises a housing with a fastening mechanism adapted to mount the device to a firearm. The device has a processor module, a memory module for storage, a camera module configured to generate and record video and store the video to memory. The device further includes a magnetic sensor configured to detect the presence and absence of a magnet and an accelerometer that is configured to detect a draw motion (e.g., a firearm being unholstered). When the magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet, and the accelerometer detects a draw motion, one or more corresponding signals are generated and transmitted, directing the camera to begin recording (and transmitting) video and send an alert signal to assets in the field to provide support. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-60. (canceled) ### Claim 61 An electronic device for generating and recording video data, audio data, sensor data and other data, comprising: a housing with a fastening mechanism attached to said housing and adapted to mount said housing to the surface of a firearm, said housing including a first interior side surface and a second interior side surface, and having a maximum width dimension of approximately 36.4 mm and a maximum height of approximately 36.0 mm; a first board and a second board in operative connection with the first board, wherein the first board is disposed at the first interior side surface and the second board is disposed at the second interior side surface; a power management unit positioned on the first board; a processor module positioned on the second board; a removable panel at a rear of the housing to access the interior of the housing disposed between said first interior side surface and said second interior side surface; a storage medium memory module in operative connection with said processor module; an integrated lens and camera module positioned in said housing and configured to generate and record video data in operative connection with said processor module and said storage medium memory module; a magnetic sensor operatively connected to said processor module that is configured to detect the presence and absence of a magnet and which generates a first signal to said processor module when said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet, said first signal being representative of the absence of a magnet; wherein when said first signal is generated, said camera module is configured to enter an active state and to generate and record video data to said storage medium memory module. ### Claim 62 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, wherein said power supply is disposed between said first board and said second board. ### Claim 63 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, further comprising an auxiliary processor, wherein said wherein said auxiliary processor monitors said magnetic sensor when said device is in a sleep state. ### Claim 64 (depends on 63) The electronic device of claim 63, wherein when said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet a transition signal is generated and transmitted signaling that said electronic device should transition into an active state and begin capturing and recording video and audio. ### Claim 65 (depends on 64) The electronic device of claim 64, wherein said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet said transition signal signals that said electronic device should commence communication functions. ### Claim 66 (depends on 65) The electronic device of claim 65, wherein said communications functions comprise transmission and streaming of video data, audio data, location data and sensor data. ### Claim 67 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, wherein said magnetic sensor generates a second signal when said magnetic sensor detects the presence of a magnet, said second signal being representative of the presence of a magnet and which causes said electronic device to enter a resting state. ### Claim 68 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, wherein when said first signal is generated, an emergency alert support signal is also transmitted to advise other assets that electronic device has been drawn out of a holster. ### Claim 69 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, further comprising a unique Camera ID identifier, wherein when said video data is recorded to said storage medium memory module, data representative of said Camera ID identifier is inserted with said video data that is recorded. ### Claim 70 (depends on 69) The electronic device of claim 69, further comprising a unique Firearm ID identifier representative of a firearm to which said device is assigned, wherein when said video data is recorded to said storage medium memory module, data representative of said Firearm ID identifier is inserted with said video data that is recorded. ### Claim 71 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, further comprising a communication module that is configured to receive and transmit data via a cellular network. ### Claim 72 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, further comprising a communication module that is configured to receive and transmit data via a WiFi network. ### Claim 73 (depends on 61) The electronic device of claim 61, further comprising a communication module that is configured to transmit control signals and initiate record signals to another electronic device. ### Claim 74 An electronic device for generating and recording video data, audio data, sensor data and other data, comprising: a housing with a fastening mechanism attached to said housing and adapted to mount said housing to the surface of a firearm, said housing having a maximum width dimension of approximately 36.4 mm and a maximum height of approximately 36.0 mm; a first board and a second board in operative connection with the first board, wherein the first board and the second board are disposed upright in said housing; a processor module; a power management module; a removable panel to provide access to the interior of the housing; a storage medium memory module in operative connection with said processor module; an integrated lens and camera module positioned in said housing and configured to generate and record video data in operative connection with said processor module and said storage medium memory module; a magnetic sensor operatively connected to said processor module that is configured to detect the presence and absence of a magnet and which generates a first signal to said processor module when said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet, said first signal being representative of the absence of a magnet, and which generates a second signal to said processor module when said magnetic sensor detects the presence of a magnet, said second signal being representative of the presence of a magnet; wherein when said first signal is generated, said camera module is configured to enter an active state and to generate and record video data to said storage medium memory module; and wherein when said second signal is generated, said camera module is configured to enter a resting state and to continue transmitting recorded video recorded on said device during said active state. ### Claim 75 (depends on 74) The electronic device of claim 74, further comprising a unique Camera ID identifier, wherein when said video data is recorded to said storage medium memory module, data representative of said Camera ID identifier is inserted with said video data that is recorded. ### Claim 76 (depends on 75) The electronic device of claim 75, further comprising a unique Firearm ID identifier representative of a firearm to which said device is assigned, wherein when said video data is recorded to said storage medium memory module, data representative of said Firearm ID identifier is inserted with said video data that is recorded. ### Claim 77 (depends on 74) The electronic device of claim 74, further comprising an auxiliary processor, wherein said wherein said auxiliary processor monitors said magnetic sensor when said device is in a resting state. ### Claim 78 (depends on 77) The electronic device of claim 77, wherein when said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet a transition signal is generated and transmitted signaling that said electronic device should transition into an active state and begin capturing and recording video and audio. ### Claim 79 (depends on 78) The electronic device of claim 78, wherein said magnetic sensor detects the absence of a magnet said transition signal signals that said electronic device should commence communication functions. ### Claim 80 (depends on 79) The electronic device of claim 79, wherein said communications functions comprise transmission and streaming of video data, audio data, location data and sensor data.