APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED DETAINEE RESTRAINT
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
공개
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61N-001/38
E05B-075/00
A61F-005/37
출원번호
US-0508031
(2010-10-29)
공개번호
US-0298119
(2012-11-29)
국제출원번호
PCT/US10/54825
(2010-10-29)
§371/§102 date
20120820
(20120820)
발명자
/ 주소
Reese, Corbin
Pegg, Donald L.
Lockwood, Lucius L.
출원인 / 주소
SCOTTSDALE INVENTIONS, LLC
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초록▼
There is provided a device and system for restraining detainees through devices attached to the detainees and configured to administer electrical shocks when certain predetermined conditions occur. Restraining devices may be activated by internal control systems or by external controllers that trans
There is provided a device and system for restraining detainees through devices attached to the detainees and configured to administer electrical shocks when certain predetermined conditions occur. Restraining devices may be activated by internal control systems or by external controllers that transmit activation signals to the restraining device. External controllers may be actuated by an external controlling entity such as a detention guard or other person or system, or may be controlled by an enabling signal sent by wired or wireless connections to the controller. There is also provided a system for detainee restraint where multiple detainees may be restrained collectively or individually in a controlled environment such as a detention facility, a jail, or a detainee transport vehicle.
대표청구항▼
1. I claim each method, apparatus, device, system, and combinations thereof as illustrated, shown, implied, and described. 2. A restraining device comprising: (a) a restraint for physically constraining movement of at least a portion of a detainee's body;(b) an electric shock component coupled to th
1. I claim each method, apparatus, device, system, and combinations thereof as illustrated, shown, implied, and described. 2. A restraining device comprising: (a) a restraint for physically constraining movement of at least a portion of a detainee's body;(b) an electric shock component coupled to the restraint; and(c) a control system coupled to the electric shock component, the control system configured to cause the electric shock component to deliver a shock to the detainee when a predetermined condition occurs. 3. The restraining device of claim 1, wherein the restraint includes at least one of: a handcuff; an ankle cuff; a restraining belt; a straightjacket; a harness; a facial restraint; a helmet; and a neck collar; and combinations thereof. 4. The restraining device of claim 1, wherein the restraint further includes one or more electrodes coupled to the electric shock component, wherein at least one of the one or more electrodes are configured to contact the skin of the detainee to deliver the shock. 5. The restraining device of claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to cause a warning to be provided to the detainee prior to delivering the shock. 6. The restraining device of claim 5, wherein the warning comprises one or more of: an audio warning;a tactile warning;a visual warning; andcombinations thereof. 7. The restraining device of claim 6, wherein the control system is configured to vary an intensity of the warning. 8. The restraining device of claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to cause the electric shock component to vary at least one of: a magnitude of the electric shock;a frequency of a signal generating the electric shock; anda duration of the electric shock. 9. The restraining device of claim 1, further comprising a sensor in communication with the control system. 10. The restraining device of claim 9, wherein: the sensor is configured to detect whether the detainee engages in an unauthorized activity;the control system is configured to deliver the shock to the detainee when the sensor indicates the detainee engages in the unauthorized activity. 11. The restraining device of claim 10, wherein the unauthorized activity includes one or more of: entry into an unauthorized location;approaching a restricted area within a predetermined distance;approaching a keep-out zone broadcasting a keep-out signal, wherein a signal power level of the keep-out signal received by the device exceeds a predetermined threshold;exit from an authorized location;a threatening movement;an utterance by the detainee that exceeds a predetermined volume;an attempt to tamper with the restraining device;use of an unauthorized system;failure to provide a predetermined verbal acknowledgement; andcombinations thereof. 12. The restraining device of claim 9, wherein the sensor is configured to measure and store one or more of: a status of the electric shock component;a status of the restraint;a status of the detainee;a record of shocks delivered to the detainee; 13. The restraining device of claim 9, wherein the sensor includes one or more of: an accelerometer;an inclinometer;a potentiometer;a location sensing device;a microphone;a camera;a biometric sensor; andcombinations thereof. 14. The restraining device of claim 1, wherein the control system is configured to communicate with one or more entities remote to the device, wherein the communication includes at least one of: a wireless data transmission;a transmission of an analog audio signal;a transmission of a signal digitally encoding at least one of audio information and data;a signal encoded with information comprising a command to be interpreted by the control system;a signal encoded with authentication information; anda signal comprising status information regarding the device. 15. The restraining device of claim 14, wherein communication between the control system and the one or more external entities includes one or more of: a command provided by the external entity to the control system, the command for controlling one or more functions of the device;a status provided by the control system to the external entity, the status relating to at least one of: data relating to the detainee; andone or more components of the device;a message provided by the external entity to the control system, the message for delivery to the detainee through one or more output devices in communication with the control system;information provided by the control system to the external entity, the information collected by one or more sensors in communication with the control system; andcombinations thereof. 16. The restraining device of claim 14, wherein communication between the control system and the one or more external entities is encrypted. 17. The restraining device of claim 1, further comprising a substance delivery system in communication with the control system, wherein the control system is configured to cause the substance delivery system to expose the detainee to a substance. 18. The restraining device of claim 17, where the substance includes at least one of a liquid, a gas, a dye, an irritant, a medication, a sedative, a transdermal medication, a chemical restraint, a paralytic, a medication prescribed to the detainee, and combinations thereof. 19. A method for restraining a detainee with a provided movement-limiting restraining device including a selective current delivery component, the method comprising: attaching the provided restraining device to at least a portion of the detainee's body;detecting a predetermined condition has occurred indicating that an electric shock component coupled to the restraining device is to be activated; anddelivering an electric shock to the detainee. 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising activating the restraining device to transition the current delivery component from a quiescent mode to an active mode. 21. The method of claim 19 wherein the predetermined condition is selected from the group consisting of: the detainee approaching a restricted area within a predetermined distance;the detainee approaching a keep-out zone broadcasting a keep-out signal, wherein a signal power level of the keep-out signal received by the restraining device exceeds a predetermined threshold;the detainee exiting from an authorized location;the detainee making a threatening movement;the detainee annunciating an utterance that exceeds a predetermined volume;the detainee attempting to tamper with the device;the detainee using an unauthorized system;the detainee failing to provide a predetermined verbal acknowledgement; andcombinations thereof. 22. The method of claim 19 further comprising transmitting an activation signal from a controller to the restraining device, wherein the activation signal received by the restraining device indicates that the predetermined condition has occurred. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the controller transmits the activation signal when a controlling entity actuates a switch coupled to the controller. 24. The method of claim 22, further comprising transmitting an enabling signal to the controller, wherein the enabling signal received by the controller causes the controller to transmit the activation signal to the restraining device. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the enabling signal is transmitted with a predetermined power level to limit activation of the restraining device to a predetermined area. 26. The method of claim 24, wherein the enabling signal is continually transmitted by the controller. 27. The method of claim 22, further comprising transmitting a disabling signal to the controller, wherein the disabling signal received by the controller prevents the controller to from transmitting the activation signal to the restraining device. 28. The method of claim 22, further comprising transmitting an enabling signal to the controller, wherein the enabling signal received by the controller causes the controller to transmit the activation signal to the restraining device. 29. The method of claim 19 further comprising: transmitting a keep-in activation signal from a controller to the restraining device;and determining that the predetermined condition has occurred when a power level of the keep-in signal received by the restraining device falls below a predetermined threshold. 30. The method of claim 19 further comprising obtaining data from sensors coupled to the restraining device; and transmitting the data to a controller. 31. The method of claim 30 wherein the data comprises information regarding administration of electrical shocks to the detainee. 32. The method of claim 31 further comprising suppressing the transmission of an activation signal from the controller to the restraining device when the information regarding administration of electrical shocks to the detainee satisfies a predetermined condition. 33. The method of claim 32, wherein the predetermined condition comprises determining that a number of electrical shocks administered within a predetermined time period exceeds a predetermined shock administration frequency.
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