343results about "Handcuffs" patented technology

The present invention relates to an intra prediction mode mapping method and a device using the method. The intra prediction mode includes: decoding flag information providing information regarding whether an intra prediction mode of a plurality of candidate intra prediction modes for the current block is the same as the intra prediction mode for the current block, and decoding a syntax component including information regarding the intra prediction mode for the current block in order to induce the intra prediction mode for the current block if the intra prediction mode from among the plurality of candidate intra prediction modes for the current block is not the same as the intra prediction mode for the current block. Thus, it is possible to increase the efficiency with which are images are decoded.

A cuff device comprising an elongated body, a flexible cable within the body, a loop extraction system for extracting a loop of the cable from an end of the elongated body large enough to fit over an extremity of a suspect, and a loop retraction system for retracting the loop to fit snugly over the extremity. A second cable is preferred, with one cable deployed from each end of the elongated body, preferably a PR-24 form factor baton.

A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A set screw assembly for releasably locking the locking assembly onto the sliding bar is provided. A set screw and a set screw nut locks the locking assembly onto the slide bar. The set screw is accessible by a hex key through an opening in housing of the apparatus only when the ratchet arm is in the unlocked open position. A pivotably attachable ratchet arm which resembles typical handcuffs is provided that has a plurality of ratchet teeth that enables the gun lock to clamp a wide variety of cross-sectional portions of different weapons. A solenoid has a plunger adapted to engage one of the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm to lock the rotatable ratchet arm in position around the cross-sectional portion of the weapon to be locked. The solenoid locking assembly is releasable via a switch and can be overridden with key.

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.

A gun lock for receiving and clamping a cross-sectional portion of a firearm. A slide bar is provided for mounting the gun lock to a surface in a storage location such as a motor vehicle, home, office, a cabinet or any surface where a gun might be stored. A locking assembly slidably mountable to the slide bar is provided. A pivotably attachable ratchet arm which resembles typical handcuffs is provided. One arm has a plurality of ratchet teeth that enables the gun lock to clamp a wide variety of cross-sectional portions of weapons having different configurations. A solenoid activatable locking assembly is positioned within the lock. The solenoid has a plunger adapted to engage one of the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm to lock the rotatable ratchet arm in position around the cross-sectional portion of the weapon to be locked. The solenoid locking assembly is releasable via a switch. A manual override assembly is also provided. The manual override assembly is activated with a key. Once the key is turned, a camlock that is connected to the plunger of the solenoid locking assembly causes the plunger to move. When the key is turned in one direction, the arm rotates and the plunger disengages from the ratchet teeth of the ratchet arm. When the key is turned in the opposite direction, the plunger again engages one of the ratchet teeth to again lock the locking assembly. A set screw assembly for releasably locking the locking assembly onto the sliding bar is provided. A set screw and a set screw nut locks the locking assembly onto the slide bar. The set screw is accessible by a hex key through an opening in housing of the apparatus only when the ratchet arm is in the unlocked open position.

An inmate transport restraint which comprises a handcuff having two loops formed from two straps, each strap separately inserted into a housing, wherein each housing has a first channel and a second channel, with the strap passing through each channel, the second channel adapted for releasably retaining a free end of the strap and the first channel retaining a stop end of the strap in a semi-permanent manner, the housing further containing a key-operated lift cam that cooperates with a tension spring to releasably retain the strap within the housing. The restraint further comprises a handcuff cover which fits over a portion of the handcuff to limit access and movement of the hands and wrists. The cover cooperates with a link pin, attached to a belly chain, to secure an inmate for transport.

A housing comprised of substantially arced configured first and second pieces pivotally coupled with one another to form an enclosure that defines a substantially circular-cylindrical hole for encompassing and securing an article therein. The housing includes a magnetic switch for resetting an internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag to OFF, an interlocking sensor switch and an auxiliary sensor switch for arming the EAS alarm tag. When both the interlock sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch are closed, the internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag is armed and set to ON, and if any one of the interlocking sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch is tampered, an alarm (external the EAS alarm tag and or) of the EAS alarm tag is triggered.

The invention discloses an electronic foot fastener, which belongs to police equipment and is suitable for monitoring detained individuals serving a sentence. The invention provides the electronic foot fastener capable of realizing the remote monitoring of detained individuals serving a sentence. The electronic foot fastener comprises an electronic foot fastener body, wherein a connecting belt having a metal wire and an anti-open lock having a contact switch are arranged on the two sides of the electronic foot fastener body respectively; the connecting belt corresponds to the belt trough of the anti-open lock; the electronic foot fastener body is provided with the high-voltage contact of a high-voltage generator and the alarming horn and power supply of an alarming circuit, and a wireless communication and satellite positioning module (GPS\GPRS\wireless communication) is arranged in the electronic foot fastener body; and the metal wire of the connecting belt, the contact switch of the anti-open lock, the alarming horn of the alarming circuit, the high-voltage contact of the high-voltage generator, the wireless communication and satellite positioning module, and the power supply are connected with the control circuit in the electronic foot fastener body respectively.

The invention discloses a GPS (global positioning system) type electronic handcuff. The GPS type electronic handcuff comprises a main housing, a linking body linked with the main housing through a hinge, a control unit arranged in the main housing, a global positioning module and a wireless communication module which are connected with the control unit, as well as an RF (radio frequency) module and pulse sensors which are connected with the control unit, wherein the number of the pulse sensors is 1-3, and the pulse sensors are arranged on the inner side of the main housing and / or the inner side of the linking body; and the control unit comprises a micro-controller, as well as a memory and an output and input port which are connected with the micro-controller. The GPS type electronic handcuff disclosed by the invention can realize omnibearing waterproof protection, the RF module is used for opening and closing a machine and opening the handcuff, and battery low voltage and pulse information are reported to a server through the wireless communication module. The GPS type electronic handcuff only needs to be worn on the single wrist for facilitating labor operation or release for medical treatment and recuperation of a prisoner, and can provide convenience for labor of the prisoner, improve labor efficiency and facilitate the monitoring of criminal situations. Positioning signals of the global positioning module can report positioning information to a monitoring center in real time through the wireless communication module, and even the prisoner escapes, the prisoner can be pursued and captured back fast.

Folding tools including a tool blade and a handle are foldably connected by a lockable hinge which permits folding the assembly for compact storage but automatically locks into a rigid assembly when fully unfolded. The hinge operates by the movement of a locking bar into locking groove(s) via a tensioning mechanism when the hinge components are aligned in the unfolded, extended configuration. The lockable hinges can be used to connect the blade and handle components of a variety of common tools including shovels, saws and the like, and are disclosed and claimed in Applicant's U.S. Pat. No. 6,588,240.

The present invention relates to an intra prediction mode mapping method and a device using the method. The intra prediction mode includes: decoding flag information providing information regarding whether an intra prediction mode of a plurality of candidate intra prediction modes for the current block is the same as the intra prediction mode for the current block, and decoding a syntax component including information regarding the intra prediction mode for the current block in order to induce the intra prediction mode for the current block if the intra prediction mode from among the plurality of candidate intra prediction modes for the current block is not the same as the intra prediction mode for the current block. Thus, it is possible to increase the efficiency with which are images are decoded.

Restraint devices which have a first bracelet, a second bracelet, and a central holder. In one embodiment, the central holder contains a one-way locking mechanism and a retraction / extension mechanism. In a second embodiment, the central holder comprises a retraction / extension mechanism. One end of a line is attached to the second bracelet and the other end of the line is attached to the retraction / extension mechanism, which urges the second bracelet toward the central holder. When the first bracelet is open, the line may be extended from the central holder or retracted to the central holder. When the first bracelet is closed, the retraction / extension mechanism is engaged, causing the one way locking mechanism / one way clutch to allow retraction of the bracelet toward the central holder, but to prevent extension of the bracelet away from the central holder. A line stopper is disclosed which connects with the line between the retraction / extension mechanism and the second bracelet.

A set of handcuffs having an improved locking mechanism. The critical element of the locking mechanism is the utilization of a locking gear set that replaces the conventional pawl. The teeth in the locking arm are matched to the locking gear set and are always in constant and full contact with the locking gear set. This invention also uses a cam / cylinder locking device that controls the movement of the locking gear set. In the normal cam position the locking gear set will only turn in one direction, thus enabling the locking arm to close. In the second cam position the locking gear set will not turn in either direction. The cam can be rotated, through the use of a cylindrical key, in either directions. Rotation in one direction will select one of two locking positions. Rotation of the cylindrical key in the opposite direction will free locking gear set to rotate in the opposite direction thus disengaging the locking arm.

A restraint system includes a wrist restraint system and an ankle restraint system that allow the limbs of a detainee to be restrained. The lockable wrist restraint system includes a waist belt and wrist restraints that are rotatably mounted to the waist belt. The wrist restraints can be positioned anywhere around the waist belt. The lockable ankle restraint system includes a strap and two buckles that form the strap into two loops. Each loop is used to restrain a leg of the detainee. A lockable buckle includes a housing that creates a tortuous path that traps a strap to which the buckle is mounted and prevents the strap from being adjusted or removed from the detainee.

The invention provides a pair of cuff locks joined by a universal joint and linkage system which provides for 360 relative rotation between the cuffs as well as allow the cuffs to be folded together into a compact position. The invention further provides for a push button cylinder lock which includes a rotatable plug and a fixed plug each having a plurality of aligned bores for receiving one or more tumbler pins. The push button cylinder lock further includes a non-rotatable push button shaft which is sildably mounted within the housing. One or more retaining pins engage locking indents of the push button shaft.

The invention discloses an intelligent handcuffs and a remote management system thereof. The intelligent handcuffs comprise a camera, a satellite positioning module, a pulse sensor, a shock detector, a horn, a telephone receiver, a wireless communication module and a processing control module. The processing control module is used for sending a scene image and an alarm signal through the wireless communication module when the satellite positioning module detects the intelligent handcuffs leave a set region, or the pulse sensor detects the heart rate of a person wearing the intelligent handcuffs is abnormal, or the shock detector detects the intelligent handcuffs shake. The intelligent handcuffs can send an alarm when the person wearing the intelligent handcuffs is abnormal in behavior to remind policemen to take measures in time, thereby effectively preventing the person wearing the intelligent handcuffs from escaping.

A set of handcuffs which has a first bracelet, a second bracelet, and control device, one-way locking mechanism, retractable / expendable mechanism, retractable / expendable track. In first embodiment main / first bracelet comprises a retractable / expendable mechanism. One end of line is attached to the second bracelet and the other end of the line is attached to the retractable / expendable mechanism. When first bracelet is open, line are to be move in or out freely but once first bracelet is closed line which is attached to second bracelet are to be in retraction mode only, until first bracelet is open again.A second embodiment comprise extendable / retractable track with docking hole to secure second bracelet in place.

A handcuff apparatus includes a combination locking head and strap support which includes a first longitudinal axis. A first handcuff strap and a second handcuff strap are connected to the combination locking head and strap support. Each of the respective first and second handcuff straps are connected to the combination locking head and strap support. Both of the handcuff straps extend outward from the combination locking head and strap support from the same side of the strap support. Each of the respective handcuff straps includes a ratchet-bearing side and a smooth side which contacts the skin of a person to be restrained. Respective strap-supported unidirectional ratchet members are located on the respective ratchet-bearing sides. The locking head and strap support is provided with a movable locking clip or member normally supported in a first or non-engagement position within a portion of the locking head.

A housing comprised of substantially arced configured first and second pieces pivotally coupled with one another to form an enclosure that defines a substantially circular-cylindrical hole for encompassing and securing an article therein. The housing includes a magnetic switch for resetting an internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag to OFF, an interlocking sensor switch and an auxiliary sensor switch for arming the EAS alarm tag. When both the interlock sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch are closed, the internal alarm system of the EAS alarm tag is armed and set to ON, and if any one of the interlocking sensor switch and the auxiliary sensor switch is tampered, an alarm (external the EAS alarm tag and or) of the EAS alarm tag is triggered.

An apparatus and method for rapidly restraining a person for an extended period of time at a seat are disclosed. The inventive apparatus includes a pair of wrist cuff modules, each supplied with a releasable connector, configured to either attach to existing hardware on one or more seats, or to a first interconnect for releasably connecting the wrist cuff modules to one another behind the seat in which the restrained person is positioned. A set of two ankle cuff modules with a second interconnect and an elongated connection member secured to the second interconnect is provided for securing the person's legs by applying the ankle cuff modules to the ankles and then connecting the connection member to a seat. The second interconnect may be provided with an optional quick release mechanism that enables instant disconnection of the second interconnect from the ankle cuff modules to immediately free the person's legs in case of an emergency.

A table and seat assembly for limiting movement of ankle shackles by a client occupying the seat. The assembly includes a table supported by a first pedestal and the seat supported by a second pedestal, where the first and second pedestals are connected. A drive rod included in a locking mechanism extends from a linear sleeve bearing in the second pedestal and moves from an unlocked position in which the drive rod is not inside a receiver socket to a locking position in which the drive rod is inside the receiver socket. An individual positioned behind the seated client operates a foot pedal to move the drive rod between the unlocked and locking positions. When in the locking position, the drive rod prevents a chain or other connecting means of the ankle shackles from moving upwards between the guide socket and the receiver socket.

A self-service shopper ordering guide system and method for use by retailers to customize product ordering promotions. An ordering guide database is synchronized with the retailer's product and inventory databases so that current product data is available to the system. The self-service ordering guide system comprises tools for developing and deploying screens to self-service terminals located throughout a store. A screen flow editor prompts a user to define screens for an order flow and to specify products from the ordering guide database to include on screens. The user's selections populate screen templates that comprise an order flow. Photographs and files for use in the screens and subscreens allow a retailer to create a customized look. A shopper using an in-store terminal is prompted to make selections from the screens to create an in-store order. The ordering guide system is further integrated with the retailer's fulfillment system for processing online orders.

Restraint devices which have a first bracelet, a second bracelet, and a central holder. In one embodiment, the central holder contains a one-way locking mechanism and a retraction / extension mechanism. In a second embodiment, the central holder comprises a retraction / extension mechanism. One end of a line is attached to the second bracelet and the other end of the line is attached to the retraction / extension mechanism, which urges the second bracelet toward the central holder. When the first bracelet is open, the line may be extended from the central holder or retracted to the central holder. When the first bracelet is closed, the retraction / extension mechanism is engaged, causing the retraction / extension mechanism to allow retraction of the bracelet toward the central holder, but to prevent extension of the bracelet away from the central holder. A line stopper is disclosed which connects with the line between the retraction / extension mechanism and the second bracelet.

A security apparatus for a ratchet type gunlock that has a ratchet for locking the gunlock. The security apparatus prevents the gunlock from being shimmed using shimming techniques well known in the art. A star-shaped cogwheel having asymmetrical teeth prevents the shim from reaching the locked ratchet. The security apparatus also provides an extended ratchet latching assembly that features a pivot and a unique shoe-shaped latch that attaches to a plunger via a ball head such that the connections provided between the three elements of the latching assembly enable the latching assembly to remain locked despite severe impact, wrenching or shaking, yet can be easily opened even once the forces being applied to the gunlock ceases even when the deformation to the gunlock is irreversible.