Apparatus and method for user control of appliances

a technology for users and appliances, applied in the field of access control, can solve the problem that firearms cannot be used against authorized users, and achieve the effect of preventing unsafe use of appliances and safely using appliances

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-24
WOOTTON JOHN R +2
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[0015] Among the several objects of the present invention may be noted the apparatus and a method of controlling operation of a wide variety of appliances so the appliance can only be used by an authorized individual, and then only under certain specified conditions. The apparatus and method prov

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Thus, even if the firearm is taken away from the authorized user, and the authorized u

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[0037] The following detailed description illustrates the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description clearly enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and uses of the invention, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention.

[0038] Referring to the drawings, and to FIG. 3 in particular, an apparatus of the present invention for providing user control of an appliance is indicated generally 10. A representative embodiment of the apparatus and method of the invention adapted for use as a firearm safety mechanism is described with respect to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5A-5C.

[0039] As now described, a key feature of the apparatus is the communication and cooperation between a regulating means such as an electronic unit EU contained within a firearm 12, and a separate, authorizing unit AU carried by an “authorized user” of the firearm. The...

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Apparatus and a method of controlling operation of a wide variety of appliances so the appliance can only be used by an authorized individual, and then only under certain specified conditions. The apparatus and method provide safe use of the appliance since presumably the person authorized to use the appliance is trained in its use, and where circumstances warrant, knows how to use the appliance safely. It is a particular advantage of the invention to prevent unsafe use of the appliance, even by an authorized user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 931,499, filed on Aug. 16, 2001, from which priority is claimed and which claimed priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 227,623 filed on Aug. 18, 2000, both of which are herein incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention relates to access control, and more particularly to user control of appliances. The appliances include a wide range of appliances such as personal computers, firearms including handguns, rifles, shotguns, and other armaments, as well as other user controlled devices. An apparatus and method of the present invention facilitate usage of an appliance only by an authorized user or users. A particular example of the invention described herein relates to firearm safety by which only someone authorized to use a firearm c...

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IPC IPC(8): F41A17/06
CPCF41A17/063
Inventor WOOTTON, JOHN R.MATTHEWS, F. MAURYMULLER, J. JOSEPH
Owner WOOTTON JOHN R
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