초록 ▼

A hand held weapon is fitted with a safety device responsive to the palm or fingerprint of one or more individuals. The safety device is activated by heat sensed when the device is hand held. Unless the palm or fingerprint of the person holding the device matches a prestored pattern, a blocking safe

A hand held weapon is fitted with a safety device responsive to the palm or fingerprint of one or more individuals. The safety device is activated by heat sensed when the device is hand held. Unless the palm or fingerprint of the person holding the device matches a prestored pattern, a blocking safety mechanism, normally preventing operation of the weapon, is maintained in its “blocking state”and the weapon will not fire.

대표청구항 ▼

Apparatus for preventing the unauthorized firing of a hand held weapon comprising: means for blocking normal operation of the weapon, means for scanning a portion of the hand of an individual grasping the weapon, means for comparing said scanned portion with at least one pattern, said one pattern ch

Apparatus for preventing the unauthorized firing of a hand held weapon comprising: means for blocking normal operation of the weapon, means for scanning a portion of the hand of an individual grasping the weapon, means for comparing said scanned portion with at least one pattern, said one pattern characterizing an authorized user of the weapon, said comparing means operating said blocking means to render said weapon operable when a satisfactory comparison is achieved, whereby unauthorized use and operation of the weapon is prevented.