Conducted electrical weapon and method for distributing deployments in a conducted electrical weapon

Abstract

Conducted electric weapons ("CEWs") can be deployed across the same activation event and between different activation events. The system can deploy based on a deployment list. The deployment list defines the sequential deployment order of deployment connectors for the CEW. The system can determine the next deployment connector based on the deployment list and activate the next deployment connector. The system can update the deployment list in response to the activation of a deployment connector, so that the deployment list is maintained sequentially between activation events.

Description

Technical Field

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[0002] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to conducted electrical weapons ("CEWs") . Prior Art

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[0004] Conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) deliver an electrical current through the tissue of a human or animal target. This current may interfere with the target's voluntary movements, such as walking, running, and locomotion. The current may cause pain or other discomfort, prompting the target to cease voluntary movement. The current may cause neuromuscular disability by causing the target's skeletal muscles to stiffen, lock, and / or freeze, thereby disrupting voluntary muscle control. This disability interferes with the target's voluntary movements. A typical CEW deploys two or more electrodes to remotely deliver the current through the target's tissue. Summary of the Invention

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[0006] In various embodiments, a method for distributing discharges in a conductive electrical weapon is disclosed. The method may include the following steps: retrieving, by a processing circuit, a discharge list, wherein the discharge list defines a discharge order for a plurality of discharge connectors for the conductive electrical weapon; activating, by the processing circuit, a first discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors based on the discharge order; and updating, by the processing circuit, the discharge list to indicate a next discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors in the discharge order.

[0007] In various embodiments, the step of activating the first discharge connection may further include, by the processing circuit, activating a first electrical connection of the conductive electrical weapon, wherein the first electrical connection is associated with the first discharge connection. The step of activating the first discharge connection may further include, by the processing circuit, providing at least one of an ignition signal or a stimulation signal via the first electrical connection. These steps may further include, by the processing circuit, activating a next discharge connection based on the discharge sequence. The steps of activating the first discharge connection and activating the next discharge connection may be separate activation events separated by a time period. The discharge sequence of the discharge list may be maintained sequentially between the separate activation events. These steps may further include, by the processing circuit, arming the conductive electrical weapon to enable discharge from the conductive electrical weapon; and, by the processing circuit, generating a discharge list in response to the arming.

[0008] In various embodiments, a conductive electric weapon is disclosed. The conductive electric weapon may include a grip, a magazine, and a plurality of cartridges. The grip may include processing circuitry and tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the processing circuitry. The magazine may be coupled to the grip. A plurality of cartridges may be disposed within the magazine and electrically coupled to the grip. The tangible, non-transitory memory may include instructions stored therein that, in response to execution by the processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform operations including: determining a release list, wherein the release list defines a release sequence for a plurality of release connectors; activating a first release connector of the plurality of release connectors based on the release sequence, wherein activating the first release connector causes the release of a first cartridge of the plurality of cartridges; and updating the release list to indicate a next release connector of the plurality of release connectors in the release sequence.

[0009] In various embodiments, determining a release list may include generating a random release list. Determining the release list may include determining available release connectors; and generating the release list based on the available release connectors. Determining the release list may include generating a dynamic release list. Generating the dynamic release list may be based on release data. The release data may be associated with at least one of a grip, a magazine, or a cartridge in the plurality of cartridges. The operation may further include updating the release data based on activating a first release connector. Generating the dynamic release list may be based on an operational setting. The operational setting may be associated with at least one of a grip, a magazine, or a cartridge in the plurality of cartridges.

[0010] In various embodiments, a method is disclosed. The method may include steps during a first activation event, including: determining a release list, wherein the release list defines a release order for a plurality of release connectors; activating a first release connector of the plurality of release connectors based on the release order; and updating the release list to indicate a next release connector of the plurality of release connectors in the release order. The method may include steps during a second activation event, including: determining a release list; activating a next release connector according to the release order; and updating the release list to indicate a second next release connector of the plurality of release connectors in the release order.

[0011] In various embodiments, the first activation event may be separated from the second activation event by a time period. The time period may include at least one of loading the first cartridge or unloading the second cartridge. A release list may be sequentially maintained between the first activation event and the second activation event. A release list may be generated between the first activation event and the second activation event. Determining the release list during each of the first activation event and the second activation event may include retrieving the release list, randomly generating the release list, or dynamically generating the release list.

[0012] Unless otherwise specified herein, the aforementioned features and elements may be combined in various combinations without exclusivity. These features and elements and operations of the disclosed embodiments will become more apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings. Simple diagram description

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[0014] The subject matter of the present disclosure is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. However, a more complete understanding of the present disclosure is best obtained by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in conjunction with the following illustrative drawings. In the following drawings, like reference numerals refer to like components and steps throughout the figures.

[0015] FIG1 is a perspective view of a conductive electric weapon ("CEW") according to various embodiments;

[0016] [Figure 2] is a schematic diagram of a CEW according to various embodiments;

[0017] [Figure 3A] is a front perspective view of a magazine for CEW according to various embodiments;

[0018] [Figure 3B] is a rear perspective view of a magazine for CEW according to various embodiments;

[0019] [Figure 4] is a block diagram of a CEW ecosystem according to various embodiments;

[0020] [Figure 5] is a process flow diagram of a method for determining a release order from a CEW according to various embodiments;

[0021] [Figure 6] is a process flow diagram of a method for determining a random release order from a CEW according to various embodiments;

[0022] FIG7 is a process flow diagram of a method for determining a dynamic release order from a CEW according to various embodiments; and

[0023] [Figure 8] is a block diagram illustrating components of a computer-based system according to various embodiments.

[0024] The elements and steps in the figures are described for simplicity and clarity and are not necessarily presented in any particular order. For example, steps that can be performed simultaneously or in different orders are described in the figures to help improve understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Implementation Method

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[0026] The detailed description of exemplary embodiments herein refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate exemplary embodiments by way of illustration. Although these embodiments have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present disclosure, it should be understood that other embodiments are contemplated and that logical changes and adjustments to the design and architecture may be made based on the present disclosure and the teachings herein. Therefore, the detailed description herein is presented for illustrative purposes only and not for limiting purposes.

[0027] The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, not by the examples described. For example, the steps recited in any method or process description can be performed in any order and are not necessarily limited to the order presented. Furthermore, any reference to a single includes plural embodiments, and any reference to more than one component or step may include a single embodiment or step. Furthermore, references to attaching, securing, coupling, connecting, or the like may include permanent, removable, temporary, partial, complete, and / or any other possible attachment options. Surface hatching may be used throughout the drawings to indicate different parts, but not necessarily to indicate the same or different materials.

[0028] Systems, methods, and devices can be used to disrupt the voluntary movements of a target (e.g., walking, running, locomotion, etc.). For example, CEWs can be used to deliver electrical current (e.g., stimulation signals, current pulses, charge pulses, etc.) through the tissue of a human or animal target. Although commonly referred to as conducted electrical weapons, as used herein, "CEWs" can refer to conducted electrical weapons, conducted energy weapons, electronic control devices, and / or any other similar devices or apparatuses configured to provide stimulation signals through one or more discharged projectiles (e.g., electrodes). Furthermore, the principles of this disclosure can be applied to other less-lethal and non-lethal weapons and devices, including, for example, electronic devices configured to discharge projectiles toward a target, electronic devices configured for training purposes (e.g., to simulate less-lethal and / or non-lethal weapons), electronic devices configured for use in virtual reality (e.g., to simulate the use of less-lethal and / or non-lethal weapons in the real world), and / or the like.

[0029] The stimulation signal introduces an electrical charge into the target's tissues. This stimulation signal may interfere with the target's voluntary movements. It may also cause pain. Pain may also act as a prompt to stop the target from moving. The stimulation signal may cause the target's skeletal muscles to become stiff (e.g., lock, freeze, etc.). This stiffness of muscles in response to stimulation signals is called neuromuscular incapacitation (NMI). NMI disrupts the target's voluntary muscle control. The target's inability to control their muscles can interfere with their movements.

[0030] Stimulation signals can be delivered through the target via terminals coupled to the CEW. Delivery via the terminals can be referred to as localized delivery (e.g., localized stun, driven stun, etc.). During localized delivery, the terminals are brought into close proximity with the target by positioning the CEW near the target. The stimulation signal is delivered through the target's tissue via the terminals. To provide localized delivery, the CEW user is typically within arm's reach of the target and places the CEW's terminals in contact with or close to the target.

[0031] The stimulation signal can be delivered through the target via one or more (typically at least two) wire-tethered electrodes. Delivery via tethered electrodes can be referred to as remote delivery (e.g., remote stun). During remote delivery, the CEW can be separated from the target by the length of the wire tether (e.g., 15 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, etc.). The CEW launches the electrode toward the target. As the electrode travels toward the target, a corresponding tether is deployed behind the electrode. The tether electrically couples the CEW to the electrode. The electrode can be electrically coupled to the target, thereby coupling the CEW to the target. In response to the electrode connecting with, striking, or being positioned near tissue of the target, an electrical current can be provided through the target via the electrode (e.g., an electrical circuit is formed through a first tether and a first electrode, tissue of the target, and a second electrode and a second tether).

[0032] The terminal or electrode in contact with or near the target tissue transmits the stimulation signal through the target. The contact of the terminal or electrode with the target tissue establishes an electrical coupling (e.g., an electrical circuit) with the target tissue. The electrode may include a spear that can penetrate the target tissue to contact the target. The terminal or electrode near the target tissue may use ionization to establish an electrical coupling with the target tissue. Ionization may also be referred to as arcing.

[0033] During use (e.g., during application), the terminal or electrode may be separated from the target's tissue by clothing or an air gap. In various embodiments, the CEW signal generator may provide a high-voltage (e.g., in the range of 40,000 to 100,000 volts) stimulation signal (e.g., current, current pulses, etc.) to ionize the air in the clothing or gap separating the terminal or electrode from the target's tissue. Ionizing the air establishes a low-impedance ionization path from the terminal or electrode to the target's tissue, which can be used to deliver the stimulation signal to the target's tissue via the ionization path. The ionization path persists (e.g., remains in existence, persists, etc.) as long as the pulsed current providing the stimulation signal is provided via the ionization path. When the current ceases or decreases below a critical value (e.g., amperes, voltage), the ionization path collapses (e.g., ceases to exist) and the terminal or electrode is no longer electrically coupled to the target's tissue. In the absence of an ionization path, the impedance between the terminal or electrode and the target's tissue is high. High voltages in the range of about 50,000 volts can ionize the air in gaps of up to about 1 inch.

[0034] CEW can provide a stimulation signal as a series of current pulses. Each current pulse can include a high-voltage portion (e.g., 40,000 to 100,000 volts) and a low-voltage portion (e.g., 500 to 6,000 volts). The high-voltage portion of the stimulation signal pulse can ionize the air in the gap between the electrode or terminal and the target, electrically coupling the electrode or terminal to the target. In response to the electrode or terminal electrically coupling to the target, the low-voltage portion of the pulse transfers a certain amount of charge to the target's tissue via an ionization pathway. In response to the electrode or terminal electrically coupling to the target through contact (e.g., a touch, a spear embedded in the tissue, etc.), both the high-voltage portion and the low-voltage portion of the pulse transfer charge to the target's tissue. Typically, the low-voltage portion of the pulse transfers the majority of the pulse's charge to the target's tissue. In various embodiments, the high-voltage portion of the stimulation signal pulse can be referred to as the spark or ionization portion. The low-voltage portion of the pulse can be referred to as the muscle portion.

[0035] In various embodiments, a CEW's signal generator can provide a stimulation signal (e.g., current, current pulses, etc.) that is only low voltage (e.g., less than 2,000 volts). The low-voltage stimulation signal may not ionize the air in the clothing or gaps separating the terminal or electrode from the tissue of the target object. A CEW having a signal generator that provides only low-voltage stimulation signals (e.g., a low-voltage signal generator) may require that the applied electrode be electrically coupled to the target object through contact (e.g., touch, spear embedded in the tissue, etc.).

[0036] In various embodiments, a CEW may include at least two terminals on the surface of the CEW. The CEW may include two terminals for each bay of a magazine. The terminals are spaced apart from each other. In response to the magazine electrodes not being discharged in the bays, a high voltage applied across the terminals will ionize the air between the terminals. Arcing between the terminals may be visible to the naked eye. In response to the emitter electrode not being electrically coupled to the target, the current provided by the electrodes may form an arc across the surface of the CEW through the terminals.

[0037] The likelihood of a stimulation signal causing an NMI increases when the electrodes delivering the stimulation signal are spaced at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) apart, allowing the current from the stimulation signal to flow through at least 6 inches of the target's tissue. In various embodiments, the electrodes should preferably be spaced at least 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart on the target. Because the terminals on a CEW are typically less than 6 inches apart, delivering the stimulation signal through the target's tissue via the terminals may not result in an NMI, only pain.

[0038] A train of pulses can include two or more pulses separated in time. Each pulse delivers a certain amount of charge into the target tissue. In response to appropriate electrode spacing (as discussed above), the likelihood of inducing an NMI increases as each pulse delivers an amount of charge within a range of 55 microcoulombs to 71 microcoulombs per pulse. The likelihood of inducing an NMI increases when the pulse delivery rate (e.g., rate, pulse rate, repetition rate, etc.) is between 11 pulses per second ("pps") and 50 pps. Pulses delivered at a higher rate can provide less charge per pulse to induce an NMI. Pulses delivering more charge per pulse can be delivered at a lower rate to induce an NMI. In various embodiments, the CEW can be handheld and use a battery to deliver the stimulation signal pulses. In response to the high charge per pulse and high pulse rate, the CEW can use more energy than required to induce an NMI. Using more energy than necessary can drain the battery more quickly.

[0039] Experimental testing showed that in response to pulse rates less than 44 pps and a charge per pulse of approximately 63 microcoulombs, the battery's power can be preserved with a high probability of inducing an NMI. Experimental testing showed that a pulse rate of 22 pps and 63 microcoulombs per pulse across a pair of electrodes induced an NMI when the electrodes were at least 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart.

[0040] In various embodiments, a CEW may include a handle and one or more magazines. The handle may include one or more slots for receiving magazine(s). Each magazine may be removably positioned in (e.g., inserted into, coupled to, etc.) a slot. Each magazine may be releasably electrically, electronically, and / or mechanically coupled to a slot. Deployment of the CEW may involve launching one or more electrodes from the magazine toward a target to remotely deliver a stimulation signal through the target.

[0041] In various embodiments, a magazine can include two or more electrodes (e.g., projectiles, etc.) that can be fired simultaneously. In various embodiments, a magazine can include two or more electrodes that can each be fired separately at an individual time. In various embodiments, a magazine can include a single electrode configured to be fired from the magazine. The firing electrode can be referred to as an activating (e.g., firing) magazine or electrode. In some embodiments, after use (e.g., activating, firing), the magazine can be removed from the magazine and the used electrode can be removed from the magazine and replaced with an unused (e.g., unfired, unactivated) electrode. The magazine can be reinserted into the magazine to allow for the firing of additional electrodes. In some embodiments, after use (e.g., activating, firing), the magazine can be removed from the magazine and replaced with an unused (e.g., unfired, unactivated) magazine to allow for the firing of additional electrodes.

[0042] In various embodiments, and with reference to Figures 1 and 2 , a CEW 1 is disclosed. CEW 1 can be similar to or have similar aspects and / or components to any CEW discussed herein. CEW 1 can include a housing 10 (e.g., a grip, CEW handle, etc.) and a magazine 12. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that Figure 2 is a schematic representation of CEW 1, and that one or more components of CEW 1 can be located in any suitable location within or outside of housing 10.

[0043] The housing 10 can be configured to house various components of the CEW 1, configured to enable discharge of the magazine 12, provide electrical current to the magazine 12, and otherwise facilitate operation of the CEW 1, as discussed further herein. Although depicted as a firearm in FIG1 , the housing 10 can comprise any suitable shape and / or size. The housing 10 can include a grip end opposite the deployment end. The deployment end can be configured, sized, and shaped to receive one or more magazines 12. The grip end can be sized and shaped to be held in a user's hand. For example, the grip end can be shaped as a grip that allows the user to manually operate the CEW 1. In various embodiments, the grip end can also include a contoured fit for the user's hand, such as an ergonomic grip. The grip end can include a surface coating, such as a non-slip surface, a grip pad, a rubberized texture, and / or the like. As another example, the grip end can be wrapped in leather, a color print, and / or any other suitable material, as desired.

[0044] In various embodiments, the housing 10 may include various mechanical, electronic, and / or electrical components configured to facilitate the functions of the CEW 1. For example, the housing 10 may include one or more triggers 15, a control interface 17, processing circuitry 35, a power source 40, and / or a signal generator 45. The housing 10 may include a guard (e.g., a trigger guard). The guard may define an opening formed in the housing 10. The guard may be located in a central region of the housing 10 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 1 ) and / or any other suitable location on the housing 10. The trigger 15 may be disposed within the guard. The guard may be configured to protect the trigger 15 from inadvertent physical contact (e.g., inadvertent activation of the trigger 15). The guard may surround the trigger 15 within the housing 10.

[0045] In various embodiments, the trigger 15 is coupled to an exterior surface of the housing 10 and can be configured to move, slide, rotate, or otherwise be physically depressed or moved upon application of physical contact. For example, the trigger 15 can be activated by physical contact applied to the trigger 15 from within the guard. The trigger 15 can include a mechanical or electromechanical switch, button, trigger, or the like. For example, the trigger 15 can include a switch, a push button, and / or any other suitable type of trigger. The trigger 15 can be mechanically and / or electronically coupled to the processing circuit 35. In response to activation (e.g., by a user pressing, pushing, etc.) of the trigger 15, the processing circuit 35 can enable (or cause) discharge of one or more magazines 12 from the CEW 1, as discussed further herein.

[0046] In various embodiments, the power supply 40 can be configured to provide power to various components of the CEW 1. For example, the power supply 40 can provide energy for operating the electronic and / or electrical components (e.g., components, subsystems, circuits, etc.) of the CEW 1 and / or one or more magazines 12. The power supply 40 can provide electrical power. Providing electrical power can include providing current at a certain voltage. The power supply 40 can be electrically coupled to the processing circuit 35 and / or the signal generator 45. In various embodiments, the power supply 40 can be electrically coupled to a control interface in response to a control interface including electronic features and / or components. In various embodiments, the power supply 40 can be electrically coupled to the trigger 15 in response to a trigger including electronic features or components. The power supply 40 can provide current at a certain voltage. The power from the power supply 40 can be provided as direct current (DC). The power from the power supply 40 can be provided as alternating current (AC). The power supply 40 can include a battery. The energy of power source 40 can be renewable or depletable and / or replaceable. For example, power source 40 can include one or more rechargeable or disposable batteries. In various embodiments, energy from power source 40 can be converted from one form (e.g., electrical, magnetic, thermal) to another form to perform system functions.

[0047] The power source 40 can provide energy for performing the functions of the CEW 1. For example, the power source 40 can provide current to the signal generator 45, which is used to pass current through the target to prevent the target's movement (e.g., via the magazine 12). The power source 40 can also provide energy for a stimulation signal. The power source 40 can also provide energy for other signals, including an ignition signal, as discussed further herein.

[0048] In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 may include any circuitry, electrical components, electronic components, software, and / or the like configured to perform the various operations and functions discussed herein. For example, processing circuitry 35 may include a processing circuit, a processor, a digital signal processor, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device, a logic circuit, a state machine, a MEMS device, a signal conditioning circuit, a communication circuit, a computer, a computer-based system, a radio, a network device, a data bus, an address bus, and / or any combination thereof. In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 may include passive electronic devices (e.g., resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc.) and / or active electronic devices (e.g., operational amplifiers, comparators, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, programmable logic, SRCs, transistors, etc.). In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 may include a data bus, output ports, input ports, a timer, memory, an arithmetic unit, and / or the like.

[0049] In various embodiments, the processing circuit 35 may include a signal conditioning circuit. The signal conditioning circuit may include a level shifter to change (e.g., increase or decrease) the amplitude of a voltage (e.g., a signal) or shift the amplitude of a voltage provided by the processing circuit 35 before the processing circuit 35 receives the signal.

[0050] In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 can be configured to control and / or coordinate the operation of some or all aspects of CEW 1. For example, processing circuitry 35 can include (or communicate with) memory configured to store data, programs, and / or instructions. The memory can include tangible, non-transitory, computer-readable memory. Instructions stored in the tangible, non-transitory memory can enable processing circuitry 35 to perform various operations, functions, and / or steps, as described herein.

[0051] The term "non-transitory" should be interpreted as excluding from the scope of the patent application those types of media that inherently propagate only transitory signals, without disclaiming rights to all standard computer-readable media that do not inherently propagate only transitory signals. In other words, the terms "non-transitory computer-readable memory" and "non-transitory computer-readable storage medium" should be interpreted as excluding only those types of transitory computer-readable media that were deemed non-patentable under 35 USC §101 in In re Nuijten.

[0052] In various embodiments, the memory may include any hardware, software, and / or database component capable of storing and maintaining data. For example, the memory unit may include a database, a data structure, a memory component, or the like. The memory unit may include any suitable non-transitory memory known in the art, such as internal memory (e.g., random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), solid state drive (SSD), etc.), removable memory (e.g., SD card, xD card, CompactFlash card, etc.), or the like.

[0053] Processing circuitry 35 can be configured to provide and / or receive electrical signals in either digital and / or analog form. Processing circuitry 35 can provide and / or receive digital information via a data bus using any protocol. Processing circuitry 35 can receive information, process received information, and provide processed information. Processing circuitry 35 can store information and retrieve stored information. Information received, stored, and / or manipulated by processing circuitry 35 can be used to perform functions, control functions, and / or execute operations or implement stored programs.

[0054] Processing circuitry 35 can control the operation and / or functionality of other circuits and / or components of CEW 1. Processing circuitry 35 can receive status information regarding the operation of other components, perform calculations based on the status information, and provide commands (e.g., instructions) to one or more other components. Processing circuitry 35 can command another component to start, continue, change, pause, stop, or the like. Commands and / or status can be communicated between processing circuitry 35 and other circuits and / or components via any type of bus, including any type of data / address bus (e.g., an SPI bus).

[0055] In various embodiments, the processing circuit 35 can be mechanically and / or electronically coupled to the trigger 15. The processing circuit 35 can be configured to detect activation, actuation, depression, input, etc. (collectively, a "activation event") of the trigger 15. In response to detecting the activation event, the processing circuit 35 can be configured to perform various operations and / or functions, as discussed further herein. The processing circuit 35 can also include a sensor (e.g., a trigger sensor) attached to the trigger 15 and configured to detect the activation event of the trigger 15. The sensor can include any suitable sensor, such as a mechanical and / or electronic sensor, capable of detecting the activation event in the trigger 15 and reporting the activation event to the processing circuit 35.

[0056] In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 can be mechanically and / or electronically coupled to control interface 17. Processing circuitry 35 can be configured to detect activation, actuation, depression, input, etc. (collectively, "control events") of control interface 17. In response to detecting a potential control event, processing circuitry 35 can be configured to perform various operations and / or functions, as discussed further herein. Processing circuitry 35 can also include a sensor (e.g., a control sensor) attached to control interface 17 and configured to detect control events of control interface 17. The sensor can include any suitable mechanical and / or electronic sensor capable of detecting a control event in control interface 17 and reporting the control event to processing circuitry 35.

[0057] In various embodiments, the processing circuit 35 can be electronically and / or electrically coupled to the power source 40. The processing circuit 35 can receive power from the power source 40. The processing circuit 35 can use the power received from the power source 40 to receive signals, process the signals, and transmit the signals to various other components in the CEW 1. The processing circuit 35 can use the power from the power source 40 to detect activation events of the trigger 15, control events of the control interface 17, or the like, and generate one or more control signals in response to the detected events. The control signals can be based on the control events and the activation events. The control signals can be electrical signals.

[0058] In various embodiments, the processing circuit 35 can be electronically and / or electrically coupled to the signal generator 45. The processing circuit 35 can be configured to transmit or provide a control signal to the signal generator 45 in response to detecting an activation event of the trigger 15. A plurality of control signals can be sequentially provided from the processing circuit 35 to the signal generator 45. In response to receiving the control signal, the signal generator 45 can be configured to perform various functions and / or operations, as further discussed herein.

[0059] In various embodiments, processing circuitry 35 may include or be in electronic communication with a communication unit. The communication unit may be similar to any other communication unit, short-range communication unit, long-range communication unit, or the like disclosed herein, or include components similar thereto. The communication unit may enable electronic communication between devices and systems. The communication unit may enable communication via a network (e.g., network 402, briefly referred to in FIG. 4 ). For example, the communication unit may include a modem, a network interface (such as an Ethernet card), a communication port, or the like. Data may be transmitted via the communication unit in the form of signals, which may be electronic, electromagnetic, optical, or other signals capable of being transmitted or received by the communication unit. The communication unit may be configured to communicate via any wired protocol, wireless protocol, or other protocol capable of transmitting information via a wired or wireless connection. In various embodiments, the communication unit may be configured to enable short-range communication between devices. In various embodiments, the communication unit may be configured to enable long-range communication between devices or systems. In various embodiments, the communication unit may be configured to enable both short-range and long-range communication.

[0060] In various embodiments, the signal generator 45 can be configured to receive one or more control signals from the processing circuit 35. The signal generator 45 can provide a firing signal to the magazine 12 based on the control signal. The signal generator 45 can be electronically and / or electrically coupled to the processing circuit 35 and / or the magazine 12. The signal generator 45 can be electrically coupled to the power supply 40. The signal generator 45 can use the power received from the power supply 40 to generate the firing signal. For example, the signal generator 45 can receive an electrical signal having a first current and voltage value from the power supply 40. The signal generator 45 can convert the electrical signal into a firing signal having a second current and voltage value. The converted second current and / or converted second voltage value can be different from the first current and / or voltage value. The converted second current and / or converted second voltage value can be the same as the first current and / or voltage value. The signal generator 45 can temporarily store the power from the power source 40 and rely entirely or partially on the stored power to provide the ignition signal. Alternatively, the signal generator 45 can rely entirely or partially on the power received from the power source 40 to provide the ignition signal without temporarily storing the power.

[0061] The signal generator 45 can be controlled in whole or in part by the processing circuit 35. In various embodiments, the signal generator 45 and the processing circuit 35 can be separate components (e.g., physically separate and / or logically discrete). The signal generator 45 and the processing circuit 35 can also be a single component. For example, the control circuit within the housing 10 can include at least the signal generator 45 and the processing circuit 35. The control circuit can also include other components and / or configurations, including those that further integrate the corresponding functions of these elements into a single component or circuit, and those that further separate some functions into separate components or circuits.

[0062] Signal generator 45 can be controlled by a control signal to generate an ignition signal having a predetermined current value or values. For example, signal generator 45 may include a current source. A control signal may be received by signal generator 45 to activate the current source when the current value of the current source is reached. Additional control signals may be received to reduce the current of the current source. For example, signal generator 45 may include a pulse width modulation circuit coupled between the current source and the output of the control circuit. A second control signal may be received by signal generator 45 to activate the pulse width modulation circuit, thereby reducing the non-zero period of the signal generated by the current source and the total current of the subsequent ignition signal output by the control circuit. The pulse width modulation circuit may be separate from the current source circuit or, alternatively, integrated within the current source circuit. Various other forms of signal generator 45 may alternatively or additionally be used, including those that apply voltages across one or more different resistors to generate signals having different currents. In various embodiments, signal generator 45 may include a high voltage module configured to deliver a current having a high voltage. In various embodiments, the signal generator 45 may include a low voltage module configured to deliver current having a relatively low voltage, such as, for example, 2,000 volts.

[0063] In response to receiving a signal indicating activation of the trigger 15 (e.g., a trigger event), the control circuitry provides a firing signal to the magazine 12 (or an electrode or bullet within the magazine 12). For example, in response to receiving a control signal from the processing circuitry 35, the signal generator 45 may provide an electrical signal serving as the firing signal to the magazine 12. In various embodiments, the firing signal may be separate and distinct from the stimulation signal. For example, the stimulation signal within the CEW 1 may be provided to a different circuit within the magazine 12 than the circuit providing the firing signal. The signal generator 45 may be configured to generate the stimulation signal. In various embodiments, a second, separate signal generator, component, or circuit (not shown) within the housing 10 may be configured to generate the stimulation signal. The signal generator 45 may also provide a ground signal path to the magazine 12, thereby completing the circuit for the electrical signal provided by the signal generator 45 to the magazine 12. The ground signal path may also be provided to the magazine 12 by other components within the housing 10, including the power supply 40.

[0064] In various embodiments, the slot 11 of the housing 10 can be configured to receive one or more magazines 12. The slot 11 can include an opening in an end of the housing 10 that is sized and shaped to receive one or more magazines 12. The slot 11 can include one or more mechanical features configured to removably couple the one or more magazines 12 within the slot 11. The slot 11 of the housing 10 can be configured to receive a single magazine, two magazines, three magazines, nine magazines, or any other number of magazines.

[0065] In various embodiments, magazine 12 may include a housing sized and shaped to be inserted into magazine slot 11. The housing may define one or more apertures. Each aperture may define an opening through the housing (e.g., a chamber). Each aperture may be configured to receive a projectile, payload, or the like, such as a bullet (e.g., bullet 56). Each aperture may be sized and shaped accordingly to receive and contain the projectile, payload, or the like before and during discharge from magazine 12. Each aperture may include any suitable discharge angle. One or more apertures may include similar discharge angles. One or more apertures may include different discharge angles. The housing may include any suitable or desired number of apertures, such as, for example, two apertures, five apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures (e.g., as shown), etc.

[0066] In various embodiments, the magazine 12 can be configured to receive one or more cartridges 56, such as, for example, a first cartridge 56-0, a second cartridge 56-1, a third cartridge 56-2, an "Nth" cartridge 56-n, and / or the like. The magazine 12 can be configured to receive a number of cartridges 56 equal to the number of apertures in the magazine 12. Each cartridge 56 can include a body configured to house an electrode (or other projectile) and one or more components required to deploy the electrode from the body. The electrode can be similar to any other electrode, projectile, or the like disclosed herein. The propulsion module can be similar to any other propulsion module, primer, or the like disclosed herein. For example, the first cartridge 56-0 can include a first electrode E0 and a first propulsion module 25-0, the second cartridge 56-1 can include a second electrode E1 and a second propulsion module 25-1, the third cartridge 56-2 can include a third electrode E2 and a third propulsion module 25-2, the Nth cartridge 56-n can include an Nth electrode En and an Nth propulsion module 25-n, and so on.

[0067] As referred to herein, bullets 56-0, 56-1, 56-2, and 56-n may be individually or collectively referred to as "bullets 56." As referred to herein, electrodes E0, E1, E2, and En may be individually or collectively referred to as "electrodes E." As referred to herein, propulsion modules 25-0, 25-1, 25-2, and 25-n may be individually or collectively referred to as "propulsion modules 25."

[0068] In various embodiments, each propulsion module 25 can be coupled to or in communication with a corresponding electrode in the bullet 56. For example, the first propulsion module 25-0 can be in communication with the first electrode E0 (e.g., electrical communication, fluid communication, etc.), the second propulsion module 25-1 can be in communication with the second electrode E1 (e.g., electrical communication, fluid communication, etc.), the third propulsion module 25-2 can be in communication with the third electrode E2 (e.g., electrical communication, fluid communication, etc.), and the Nth propulsion module 25-n can be in communication with the Nth electrode En (e.g., electrical communication, fluid communication, etc.).

[0069] The propulsion module 25 may include any device capable of providing propulsion, a propellant (e.g., air, gas, etc.), a primer, or the like. The propulsion may include an increase in pressure caused by rapidly expanding gases within a region or chamber (e.g., the interior of the bullet body). The propulsion may be applied to one or more electrodes E to cause the discharge of the one or more electrodes E. The propulsion module 25 may provide the propulsion in response to a corresponding bullet receiving a firing signal, as previously discussed.

[0070] In various embodiments, the propulsion force can be applied directly to one or more electrodes E. For example, the propulsion force from propulsion module 25-0 can be directly provided to the first electrode E0, the propulsion force from propulsion module 25-1 can be directly provided to the second electrode E1, the propulsion force from propulsion module 25-2 can be directly provided to the third electrode E2, the propulsion force from propulsion module 25-n can be directly provided to the Nth electrode En, and so on. The propulsion module 25 can be in fluid communication with one or more electrodes E to provide the propulsion force. For example, the propulsion force from the propulsion module 25 can travel within the casing or channel of the corresponding bullet 56 to the electrode E. The propulsion force can travel via a manifold in the corresponding bullet 56.

[0071] In various embodiments, the propulsive force can be indirectly provided to one or more electrodes E. For example, the propulsive force can be provided to a second source of propellant within the propulsion system 25. The propulsive force can cause the second source of propellant within the propulsion system 25 to fire, causing the second source of propellant to release propellant. The force associated with the released propellant can in turn provide a force to the one or more electrodes E. The force generated by the second source of propellant can cause the one or more electrodes E to be released from the corresponding bullet 56.

[0072] In various embodiments, each electrode E0, E1, E2, En can include any suitable type of emitter. For example, one or more electrodes E can be or include an emitter, an electrode (e.g., an electrode dart), a tangled projectile (e.g., a tether-based tangled projectile, a mesh, etc.), a payload projectile (e.g., including a liquid or gaseous substance), or the like. The electrode can include a spear portion designed to penetrate or attach to tissue adjacent to a target object to provide a conductive path between the electrode and the tissue, as previously discussed herein.

[0073] In various embodiments, the signal generator 45 can be electrically connected in series with one or more cartridges 56 received by the magazine 12. For example, the signal generator 45 can be electrically connected in series with one or more electrical contacts 46 (e.g., a first electrical contact 46-0, a second electrical contact 46-1, a third electrical contact 46-2, an "Nth" electrical contact 46-n, etc.) (e.g., a grip contact, a grip electrical contact, etc.). The electrical contacts 46 can be at least partially exposed within the magazine slot 11. In response to the magazine 12 being inserted into the magazine slot 11, the electrical contacts 46 can engage one or more cartridges 56 loaded within the magazine 12 (e.g., as shown in FIG. 2 ). Each electrical contact 46 can be configured to be electrically connected in series with one or more cartridges 56, including the same cartridge 56 or different cartridges 56. For example, the first electrical contact 46-0 can be electrically connected in series with the signal generator 45 and the first bullet 56-0, the second electrical contact 46-1 can be electrically connected in series with the signal generator 45 and the second bullet 56-1, the third electrical contact 46-2 can be electrically connected in series with the signal generator 45 and the third bullet 56-2, the Nth electrical contact 46-n can be electrically connected in series with the signal generator 45 and the Nth bullet 56-n, and so on.

[0074] The signal generator 45 can be configured to provide one or more electrical signals to one or more bullets 56 via one or more electrical contacts 46. For example, the signal generator 45 and / or the processing circuit 35 can control the provision of electrical signals to the electrical contacts 46. The signal generator 45 and / or the processing circuit 35 can control the provision of electrical signals by enabling and / or disabling electrical connectors (e.g., a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, a next electrical connector, etc.). The electrical connectors can define the electrical coupling between the signal generator 45 and one or more corresponding electrical contacts 46. The signal generator 45 and / or the processing circuit 35 can enable and / or disable the electrical connectors using any suitable technique or procedure, such as by selectively providing electrical signals, opening and / or shorting circuits, switching, and / or the like. In some embodiments, providing electrical signals can include providing a low voltage detection signal, an ignition signal, a stimulation signal, and / or the like.

[0075] In various embodiments, the bullet 56 may include electrical contacts (e.g., bullet contacts, bullet electrical contacts, etc.) on the end of its corresponding bullet body. The electrical contacts may be configured to allow the bullet 56 to receive electrical signals from the signal generator 45 via the contacts 46.

[0076] For example, the electrical contacts can be configured to complete an electrical circuit between the bullet 56 and the signal generator 45. In this regard, the electrical contacts can be configured to transmit (or provide) a stimulation signal from the signal generator 45 to the corresponding electrode E via the electrical contacts 46. As another example, the electrical contacts can be configured to transmit (or provide) an electrical signal (e.g., an ignition signal) from the signal generator 45 to the corresponding propulsion module 25 via the electrical contacts 46. For example, the electrical contacts can be configured to transmit (or provide) the electrical signal to a conductor of the propulsion module 25, thereby causing the conductor to heat up and ignite pyrotechnic material within the propulsion module. The ignition of the pyrotechnic material can cause the propulsion module to release (e.g., directly or indirectly) the corresponding electrode E from the bullet 56.

[0077] In various embodiments, the electrical contacts for the bullets 56 may include one or more electrical components configured to electrically couple to corresponding grip electrical contacts 46 in response to the magazine 12 being inserted into the magazine slot 11. The electrical contacts for the bullets 56 may be configured to provide an electrical signal to the corresponding bullet 56, as previously discussed. Each electrical contact 46 may include one or more electrical connectors, such as pogo pins, spring-loaded pins, electrical contacts, electrical probes, and / or the like. For example, one or more electrical contacts 46 may include signal pins. The signal pins may be positioned and configured to provide an electrical signal to a bullet electrical contact of the bullet electrically coupled to the grip contact 46. The signal pins may be configured to electrically couple to the bullet electrical contact at a center point on the end of the bullet.

[0078] As another example, one or more electrical contacts 46 may include a ground pin. In some embodiments, the ground pin may be positioned and configured to provide an electrical signal to a bullet electrical contact electrically coupled to the grip contact 46. In some embodiments, the ground pin may be positioned and configured to provide an electrical ground. The ground pin may be located radially outward from the signal pin and may be configured to contact the bullet electrical contact at a different location than the signal pin on the end of the bullet.

[0079] In various embodiments, the signal pin can be configured to contact the bullet at a first location on the bullet, and the ground pin can be configured to contact the bullet at a second location on the bullet. The first location can be radially inward from the second location. The first location can include a location substantially centered on the end of the bullet. The second location can include an outer edge of the end of the bullet. In various embodiments, the signal pin and / or the ground pin can be electrically coupled (directly or in series) to one or more components of the grip 10, such as, for example, the processing circuit 35, the signal generator 45, and / or the power supply 40.

[0080] In various embodiments, the control interface 17 of the CEW 1 may include or be similar to any control interface disclosed herein. In various embodiments, the control interface 17 may be configured to control the selection of a firing mode in the CEW 1. Controlling the selection of a firing mode in the CEW 1 may include disabling the CEW 1's firing (e.g., safe mode, etc.), enabling the CEW 1's firing (e.g., active mode, fire mode, upgrade mode, etc.), controlling the release of the magazine 12, and / or similar operations, as further discussed herein. In various embodiments, the control interface 17 may also be configured to perform (or cause the performance of) one or more operations that do not include the selection of a firing mode. For example, the control interface 17 may be configured to enable the selection of an operating mode of the CEW 1, the selection of options within an operating mode of the CEW 1, or similar selection or scrolling operations, as further discussed herein.

[0081] Control interface 17 can be located at any suitable location on or within housing 10. For example, control interface 17 can be coupled to an outer surface of housing 10. Control interface 17 can be coupled to an outer surface of housing 10 near trigger 15 and / or a guard of housing 10. Control interface 17 can be electrically, mechanically, and / or electronically coupled to processing circuitry 35. In various embodiments, in response to control interface 17 including electronic features or components, control interface 17 can be electrically coupled to power source 40. Control interface 17 can receive power (e.g., electrical current) from power source 40 to power the electronic features or components.

[0082] The control interface 17 can be electronically or mechanically coupled to the trigger 15. For example, and as discussed further herein, the control interface 17 can function as a safety mechanism. In response to the control interface 17 being set to "safety mode," the CEW 1 may be unable to discharge electrodes from the magazine 12. For example, the control interface 17 can provide a signal (e.g., a control signal) to the processing circuit 35 instructing the processing circuit 35 to prohibit discharge of electrodes from the magazine 12. As another example, the control interface 17 can electronically or mechanically prevent activation of the trigger 15 (e.g., preventing or disabling a user from depressing the trigger 15; preventing the trigger 15 from discharging electrodes, etc.).

[0083] Control interface 17 may include any suitable electronic or mechanical component capable of enabling selection of a firing mode. For example, control interface 17 may include a firing mode selector switch, a safety switch, a safety detent, a rotary switch, a selector switch, a selective fire mechanism, and / or any other suitable mechanical control. As another example, control interface 17 may include a slider, such as a pistol slider, a reciprocating slider, or the like. As another example, control interface 17 may include a touchscreen, a user interface or display, or similar electronic visual component.

[0084] The safety mode can be configured to prevent the release of electrodes from the magazine 12 in the CEW 1. For example, in response to a user selecting the safety mode, the control interface 17 can transmit a safety mode command to the processing circuit 35. In response to receiving the safety mode command, the processing circuit 35 can prevent the release of electrodes from the magazine 12. The processing circuit 35 can prevent the release until further instructions (e.g., a firing mode instruction) are received from the control interface 17. As previously discussed, the control interface 17 can also or alternatively interact with the trigger 15 to prevent activation of the trigger 15. In various embodiments, the safety mode can also be configured to prevent the release of stimulation signals from the signal generator 45, such as, for example, local delivery.

[0085] The firing mode can be configured to enable the discharge of one or more electrodes from the magazine 12 in the CEW 1. For example, and according to various embodiments, in response to a user selecting the firing mode, the control interface 17 can transmit a firing mode instruction to the processing circuit 35. In response to receiving the firing mode instruction, the processing circuit 35 can enable the discharge of electrodes from the magazine 12. In this regard, in response to the trigger 15 being actuated, the processing circuit 35 can cause the discharge of one or more electrodes. The processing circuit 35 can enable discharge until further instructions (e.g., a safety mode instruction) are received from the control interface 17. As another example, and in accordance with various embodiments, in response to a user selecting the firing mode, the control interface 17 can also mechanically (or electronically) interact with the trigger 15 of the CEW 1 to enable actuation of the trigger 15.

[0086] In various embodiments, the CEW 1 may include other modes accessible via the control interface 17. For example, the CEW 1 may include modes such as a training mode, a manufacturing mode, a functional test mode, a stealth mode, a virtual reality mode, and / or the like. In these modes, one or more features or components of the CEW 1 may be enabled or disabled compared to the standard shooting mode and / or the safe mode. For example, in the training mode, the provision of stimulus signals may be disabled. As another example, in the stealth mode, audio and / or light components may be disabled. As another example, in the virtual reality mode, the signal for firing a bullet and / or the temporary stimulus signal may be disabled.

[0087] In various embodiments, the CEW 1 can deliver stimulation signals via a circuit including a signal generator 45 located in the grip of the CEW 1. An interface (e.g., cartridge interface, magazine interface, etc.) on each magazine 12 inserted into the housing 10 is electrically coupled to an interface (e.g., grip interface, housing interface, etc.) in the grip's housing 10. The signal generator 45 is coupled to each magazine 12 via the grip interface and magazine interface, and thus to the electrode E. A first filament is coupled to the magazine 12 interface and the first electrode. A second filament is coupled to the magazine 12 interface and the second electrode. The stimulation signal travels from the signal generator 45, through the first filament and the first electrode, through the target tissue, and back to the signal generator 45 via the second electrode and the second filament.

[0088] In various embodiments, the CEW 1 may further include one or more user interfaces 37. The user interfaces 37 may be configured to receive input from a user of the CEW 1 and / or transmit output to a user of the CEW 1. The user interfaces 37 may be located at any suitable location on or within the housing 10. For example, the user interfaces 37 may be coupled to an outer surface of the housing 10 or extend at least partially through an outer surface of the housing 10. The user interfaces 37 may be electrically, mechanically, and / or electronically coupled to the processing circuitry 35. In various embodiments, in response to the user interfaces 37 including electronic or electrical features or components, the user interfaces 37 may be electrically coupled to a power source 40. The user interfaces 37 may receive power (e.g., electrical current) from the power source 40 to power the electronic features or components.

[0089] In various embodiments, the user interface 37 may include one or more components configured to receive input from the user. For example, the user interface 37 may include one or more audio capture modules (e.g., microphones) configured to receive audio input, visual displays (e.g., touch screens, LCDs, LEDs, etc.) configured to receive manual input, mechanical interfaces (e.g., buttons, switches, etc.) configured to receive manual input, and / or the like. In various embodiments, the user interface 37 may include one or more components configured to transmit or generate output. For example, the user interface 37 may include one or more audio output modules (e.g., audio speakers) configured to output audio, lighting components (e.g., flashlights, laser guides, etc.) configured to output light, visual displays (e.g., touch screens, LCDs, LEDs, etc.) configured to output visual information, and / or the like.

[0090] In various embodiments, and with reference to Figures 3A and 3B, a magazine 312 for a CEW is disclosed. The magazine 312 can be similar to any other magazine disclosed herein or the like.

[0091] Magazine 312 can include a housing 350 sized and shaped to be inserted into a slot in a CEW grip, as previously discussed. Housing 350 can include a first end 351 (e.g., a delivery end, a forward end, etc.) opposite a second end 352 (e.g., a loading end, a rear end, etc.). Magazine 312 can be configured to allow one or more electrodes to be launched from first end 351 (e.g., electrodes are launched through first end 351). Magazine 312 can be configured to allow one or more electrodes or cartridges to be loaded from second end 352. Second end 352 can also be configured to allow stimulation signals from the CEW to be provided to one or more electrodes or cartridges. In some embodiments, magazine 312 can also be configured to allow one or more electrodes or cartridges to be loaded from first end 351.

[0092] In various embodiments, the housing 350 may define one or more apertures 353. Apertures 353 may comprise axial openings through the housing 350, defined and open at the first end 351 and / or the second end 352. Each aperture 353 may be configured to receive an electrode (or a cartridge containing an electrode). Each aperture 353 may be sized and shaped accordingly to receive and accommodate the electrode (or cartridge containing an electrode) before and during discharge from the magazine 312. Each aperture 353 may include any suitable discharge angle. One or more apertures 353 may include similar discharge angles. One or more apertures 353 may include different discharge angles. The housing 350 may include any suitable or desired number of apertures 353, such as two apertures, five apertures, nine apertures, ten apertures (e.g., as shown), and / or the like.

[0093] In various embodiments, magazine 312 can be associated with a magazine identifier. The magazine identifier can define one or more magazine characteristics (e.g., features, properties, capabilities, etc.), or can be associated with one or more magazine characteristics. The magazine identifier can be detected by the CEW's grip. For example, the grip can include a detector configured to detect the magazine identifier. The detector can be in electronic communication with the grip's processing circuitry. The detector can be part of the grip's processing circuitry (e.g., a component thereof, integrated therein, etc.). The detector can include a sensor configured to detect the magazine identifier.

[0094] For example, in some embodiments, the magazine identifier of magazine 312 may include one or more markings disposed in or on magazine 312. The markings may include passive markings, active markings, and / or the like. For example, a passive marking may include a magnetic material (e.g., a magnet), a ferrous material, a ferrimagnetic material, a ferromagnetic material, or a combination thereof. A passive marking may include a tag having a unique identifier stored thereon, such as an optical tag, a barcode, a quick response (QR) code, a magnetic stripe, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a near-field communication (NFC) tag, a mechanical tag, an electronic tag, a physical indentation, an extrusion, a marking, a label, or a combination thereof. An active marking may include a radio frequency transmitter, such as a Bluetooth® transmitter. An active marking may also include processing circuitry (e.g., magazine processing circuitry) configured to communicate with a detector of the grip, and / or the like. In this regard, the detector for the grip can be configured to detect a passive marker and / or an active marker of the magazine identifier (e.g., in response to the grip receiving the magazine, in response to the grip receiving power, etc.). The passive marker and / or the active marker can define one or more magazine characteristics or can be associated with one or more magazine characteristics.

[0095] In various embodiments, the detector can communicate with one or more magazine identifiers, as discussed above. For example, the detector can include a separate sensor for detecting each magazine identifier in the magazine. In one embodiment, the detector includes a circuit with a reed relay to sense the presence of a magnet or flux path with the appropriate polarity, dielectric constant, and / or strength at one or more locations near the magazine 312. These locations can define a code detected by the detector and read by the processing circuitry to manage the operation of the CEW. The magazine 312 can have multiple magazine identifiers. The detector can have a corresponding plurality of sensors (e.g., reed relays).

[0096] In various embodiments, magazine characteristics may refer to the magazine's capabilities, materials, features, payload, and / or the like. For example, a magazine characteristic may define the number of apertures in a magazine. For example, a magazine characteristic may refer to a magazine type. A magazine type may indicate the types of payloads a magazine can accept. A magazine type may also indicate which apertures in a magazine can accept a specific type of payload. Payload types may refer to lethal payloads, less-lethal payloads, and / or the like. For example, payload types may include rubber bullet types, standard electrode types, object-penetrating electrode types, training projectile types, tangle projectile types (e.g., tether-based tangle projectiles, nets, etc.), scent-based projectile types, pepper spray projectile types (e.g., capsicum oleoresin, OC spray), tear gas projectile types (e.g., 2-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, CS spray), and / or the like.

[0097] In some embodiments, a magazine type may not include a payload (e.g., a non-payload type). For example, in some embodiments, a training magazine, a virtual reality magazine, and / or the like may include components that do not include a deployable payload.

[0098] As another example, magazine characteristics may refer to the propelling capabilities of a cartridge configured to be received by the magazine. For example, the propelling capabilities may include effective discharge distance, propelling method, propelling speed, propelling type, and / or the like.

[0099] In various embodiments, magazine 312 can be configured to receive one or more cartridges 355. The cartridge 355 can include a body 356 housing an electrode and one or more components required to deploy the electrode from the body 356. For example, the cartridge 355 can include an electrode and a propellant module. The electrode can be similar to any other electrode, projectile, or the like disclosed herein. The propellant module can be similar to any other propellant module, primer, or the like disclosed herein.

[0100] In various embodiments, bullet 355 can include a cylindrical outer body 356 defining a hollow interior. The hollow interior can house an electrode (e.g., an electrode, a spear, a wire, etc.) or any other projectile disclosed herein. The hollow interior can house a propulsion module configured to deploy the electrode from a first end of cylindrical outer body 356. Bullet 355 can include a piston positioned adjacent to a second end of the electrode. Bullet 355 can have a propulsion module positioned such that the piston is located between the electrode and the propulsion module. Bullet 355 can also have a wad positioned adjacent to the piston, with the wad located between the propulsion module and the piston.

[0101] In various embodiments, the bullet 355 may include a contact 357 on the end of the body 356. The contact 357 may be configured to allow the bullet 355 to receive an electrical signal from the CEW grip. For example, the contact 357 may include an electrical contact configured to complete an electrical circuit between the bullet 355 and a signal generator in the CEW grip. In this regard, the contact 357 may be configured to transmit (or provide) a stimulation signal from the CEW grip to the electrode. As another example, the contact 357 may be configured to transmit (or provide) an electrical signal (e.g., an ignition signal) from the CEW grip to the propulsion module within the bullet 355. For example, the contact 357 may be configured to transmit (or provide) an electrical signal to a conductor in the propulsion module, causing the conductor to heat up and ignite pyrotechnic material within the propulsion module. The ignition of the pyrotechnic material may cause the propulsion module to deploy the electrode from the bullet 355 (e.g., directly or indirectly).

[0102] In various embodiments, the bullet 355 can be associated with a bullet identifier. The bullet identifier can define one or more bullet characteristics (e.g., features, properties, capabilities, etc.), or can be associated with one or more bullet characteristics. The bullet identifier can be detected through the grip of the CEW. For example, the grip can include a detector configured to detect the bullet identifier, as previously discussed.

[0103] For example, in some embodiments, the bullet identifier of the bullet 355 may include one or more indicia disposed in or on the bullet 355. The indicia may include passive indicia, active indicia, and / or the like. For example, a passive indicia may include a magnetic material (e.g., a magnet), a ferrous material, a ferrimagnetic material, a ferromagnetic material, or a combination thereof. A passive indicia may include a tag on which a unique identifier is stored, such as an optical tag, a barcode, a QR code, a magnetic stripe, an RFID tag, an NFC tag, a mechanical tag, an electronic tag, a physical indentation, an extrusion, a marking, a label, or a combination thereof. An active indicia may include a radio frequency transmitter, such as a Bluetooth® transmitter. An active indicia may also include processing circuitry configured to communicate with a detector in the grip, and / or the like. In this regard, the detector in the grip may be configured to detect the passive indicia and / or active indicia of the bullet identifier (e.g., in response to the grip receiving a magazine and engaging the bullet, in response to the grip receiving power, etc.). The passive indicia and / or active indicia may define one or more bullet characteristics or may be associated with one or more bullet characteristics.

[0104] In various embodiments, bullet characteristics may define or be associated with a bullet type. The bullet type may refer to the bullet's capabilities, materials, features, payload, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the bullet type may include a lethal payload. In other embodiments, the bullet type may include a less lethal or non-lethal payload. For example, the bullet type may include a rubber bullet type, a standard electrode type, an object-penetrating electrode type, a training projectile type, a tangle projectile type (e.g., a tether-based tangle projectile, a net, etc.), an odor-based projectile type, a pepper spray projectile type (e.g., capsicum oleoresin, OC spray), a tear gas projectile type (e.g., 2-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, CS spray), and / or the like.

[0105] In various embodiments, a bullet type may also not include a payload (e.g., a non-payload type). For example, in some embodiments, a training bullet, a virtual reality bullet, and / or the like may include components that do not include a payload.

[0106] In various embodiments, the bullet type may refer to the propelling capability of the bullet, such as, for example, effective discharge distance, propulsion method, propulsion speed, propulsion type, and / or the like. In various embodiments, the bullet type may refer to the material of the bullet, such as, for example, a non-metallic bullet body, a metallic bullet body, and / or the like.

[0107] During operation, a bullet 355 can be inserted into the aperture 353 of the magazine 312. The magazine 312 can be inserted into the magazine slot of the CEW grip. The CEW can be operated to discharge electrodes from the bullet 355 in the magazine 312. The magazine 312 can be removed from the magazine slot of the CEW grip. A bullet 355 (e.g., a spent bullet, a used bullet, etc.) can be removed from the aperture 353 of the magazine 312. A new bullet 355 can then be inserted into the same aperture 353 of the magazine 312 for another discharge. The number of bullets 355 that the magazine 312 can receive may depend on the number of apertures 353 in the housing 350. For example, in response to a housing 350 including ten apertures 353, the magazine 312 can be configured to simultaneously receive a maximum of ten bullets 355. As another example, in response to a housing 350 including two apertures 353, the magazine 312 can be configured to simultaneously receive a maximum of two bullets 355.

[0108] In various embodiments, actuation of a CEW can cause the discharge of one or more cartridges from a magazine (e.g., the discharge of a projectile from a magazine). For example, actuation of a CEW can cause the discharge of a single cartridge, two cartridges, three cartridges, etc. The cartridges can be discharged from the same magazine. The cartridges can be discharged from different magazines. Subsequent actuations can cause the discharge of one or more additional cartridges. For example, a first actuation can cause the discharge of a first group of one or more cartridges, a second actuation can cause the discharge of a second group of one or more cartridges, and so on. In a single example, the number of actuations can be limited to be equal to or less than the number of cartridges discharged in the magazine without reloading (or the number of magazines received by the CEW grip).

[0109] Subsequent activations may occur at different time periods. For example, a first activation may occur during a first time period (or a first event), and a second activation may occur during a second time period (or a second event), a first activation and a second activation may occur during a first time period (or a first event), and a third activation may occur during a second time period (or a second event), and / or the like. Between the first and second time periods, spent cartridges may be removed from the magazine, and new or different cartridges may be inserted into the magazine.

[0110] Over time, repeatedly firing rounds from a magazine may cause component degradation and / or wear. Degradation and / or wear caused by repeated firing may occur within the magazine and / or the grip of the CEW. Component degradation and / or wear may result in component failure, shortened component life, and / or the like.

[0111] In some embodiments, repeated discharge of bullets from a magazine may also cause degradation and / or wear on or within the bullet. For example, the bullet body may degrade and / or wear over time. Degradation and / or wear of bullet components may result in the bullet failing to properly discharge the projectile, component failure, shortened component life, and / or the like.

[0112] For example, the discharge of a bullet may cause the bullet to move within the bore of a magazine. This movement of the bullet may cause friction within the bore of the loaded magazine (e.g., friction between the surface of the bore and the surface of the bullet body). The movement of the bullet may cause the bullet body to impact one or more surfaces within the bore of the loaded magazine. Repeated friction and / or impact may cause degradation and / or wear within the corresponding bore of the magazine. Repeated friction and / or impact may also cause degradation and / or wear of the bullet body and / or other components of the bullet.

[0113] As another example, the discharge of a bullet may cause the bullet to move relative to one or more components of the grip. The movement of the bullet may include axial impact (e.g., recoil) of the bullet relative to the grip's chamber. As previously discussed, the bullet may be electrically coupled to one or more components of the grip via the grip's electrical contacts. During the discharge of the bullet, the grip's electrical contacts may physically contact the bullet. The movement of the bullet during discharge may cause the bullet to impact corresponding grip electrical contacts or otherwise exert forces against the corresponding grip electrical contacts. Repeated impacts and / or forces exerted by the bullet on the grip contacts may cause degradation and / or wear of the grip contacts.

[0114] In various embodiments, the CEW can distribute the release of rounds. The CEW can distribute the release of rounds between different grip electrical contacts, magazine wells, rounds, and / or the like. The CEW can distribute the release during a release event (e.g., a time period). The CEW can distribute the release across all different release events, such as, for example, a first release event separated by a time period from a second release event.

[0115] Distributing the release of rounds can ensure that component degradation and / or wear is effectively and / or evenly distributed across the corresponding components of the electrical connectors used for release. For example, a non-distributed CEW can select the first electrical connector (e.g., the first grip electrical contact corresponding to the first magazine well) for release at the beginning of each release event. Over time, the first electrical connector may be used more frequently than other electrical connectors. Consequently, the components corresponding to the first electrical connector may degrade and / or wear at a faster rate than the corresponding components of the other electrical connectors. In some embodiments, distributing the release can thus, at least in part, ensure that the corresponding components of each electrical connector degrade and / or wear at similar, or at least partially similar, rates.

[0116] In various embodiments, distributing the discharge of cartridges may include maintaining a discharge sequence between discharge events, reloading of cartridges, and the like.

[0117] In various embodiments, dispensing the release of rounds may include selectively activating an electrical connection between the grip and the rounds in the magazine. Activating the electrical connection may allow the grip to transmit a signal to the rounds, such as a firing signal and / or a stimulation signal. Activating the electrical connection may involve activating one or more electrical connections. The electrical connections may be activated sequentially to distribute the release of rounds.

[0118] In various embodiments, the distribution of bullets may include selectively discharging bullets from the same magazine (e.g., all bullets are loaded and discharged from a single magazine). In various embodiments, the distribution of bullets may include selectively discharging bullets from a plurality of magazines.

[0119] In various embodiments, the CEW may use any suitable program and / or technique to dispatch the shots. The CEW may dispatch the shots based on data, commands, lists, or the like. The CEW may retrieve the data, commands, lists, or the like from the CEW's internal memory. The CEW may receive the data, commands, lists, or the like from an external source, such as user input, an electronic device communicating with the CEW, a network resource, a server, a records management system, and / or the like. The CEW may retrieve the data, commands, lists, or the like based on the type of magazine received by the grip (e.g., based on magazine characteristics), one or more types of bullets loaded in the magazine (e.g., based on bullet characteristics), and / or the like.

[0120] For example, CEW can allocate shots based on a release list. The release list can include an ordered list of electrical connectors (or data representing an ordered list of electrical connectors), bullets, and / or the like. The release list can be constructed as a list, a table, and / or any other suitable format or data structure. The release list can include indicia (e.g., the last electrical connector enabled for firing) or the next electrical connector (e.g., the next electrical connector to be enabled for firing), the last fired bullet, the next fired bullet, and / or the like. The release list can also be dynamically reordered during (or after) firing, so that the first electrical connector, the first bullet, and / or the like in the release list is the next electrical connector, the next bullet, and / or the like to be enabled for firing.

[0121] In other embodiments, the release list may include information indicating the last activated electrical connector or the next electrical connector, the last fired bullet or the next bullet to be fired, and / or the like. In this regard, the processing circuitry may select and / or determine the order in which to allocate the releases based on the last activated electrical connector or the next electrical connector, the last fired bullet or the next bullet to be fired, and / or the like. For example, the release order may be in a specific order, and the processing circuitry may determine the electrical connector to activate based on the last activated electrical connector or the next electrical connector, the last fired bullet or the next bullet to be fired, and / or the like.

[0122] In some embodiments, the release list can be randomly generated. The release list can be randomly generated before or following a triggering event and / or at any other suitable interval. Randomly generating the release list can include determining the order in which each electrical connector, bullet, or the like is to be released. The release list can be randomly generated using any suitable program or technique, including random number generators known in the art.

[0123] In some embodiments, a release list can be dynamically generated. The release list can be dynamically generated before or following a trigger event and / or at any other suitable interval. The release list can be dynamically generated based on data associated with the CEW grip, magazine, and / or cartridges in the magazine, such as release data, operating settings, user input, available connectors, and / or the like. Any suitable program or technique can be used to dynamically generate the release list.

[0124] In some embodiments, the release list can be stored on the CEW's handle (e.g., in memory). In some embodiments, the release list can be stored on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the release list can be stored on a network server or device, such as a server, a records management system, or the like.

[0125] By way of example, in various embodiments, a magazine may include six apertures, including a first aperture, a second aperture, a third aperture, a fourth aperture, a fifth aperture, and a sixth aperture. Each aperture may contain a projectile capable of discharging a projectile. In response to the magazine being coupled to a CEW grip, each aperture and corresponding projectile may be aligned with an electrical connector of the CEW grip. The electrical connector may include an electrical path between an electrical component of the CEW grip and an electrical contact configured to electrically couple the projectile to the CEW grip. Thus, dispensing may include dispensing the apertures, projectiles, and / or electrical connectors. One or more apertures, projectiles, and / or electrical connectors may be collectively referred to as "dispensing connectors" in the following paragraphs. For example, a first delivery connector may include one or more of a first hole, a first bullet in the first hole, and / or a first electrical connector; a second delivery connector may include one or more of a second hole, a second bullet in the second hole, and / or a second electrical connector; a third delivery connector may include one or more of a third hole, a third bullet in the third hole, and / or a third electrical connector; a fourth delivery connector may include one or more of a fourth hole, a fourth bullet in the fourth hole, and / or a fourth electrical connector; a fifth delivery connector may include one or more of a fifth hole, a fifth bullet in the fifth hole, and / or a fifth electrical connector; a sixth delivery connector may include one or more of a sixth hole, a sixth bullet in the sixth hole, and / or a sixth electrical connector; and / or the like. Although collectively referred to as a delivery connector, the following discussion may apply to both common components and / or individual components of the delivery connector, such as for distributing delivery among different holes, distributing delivery among different bullets, and / or distributing delivery among different electrical connectors.

[0126] According to various embodiments, in a CEW configured to randomly distribute discharges, the CEW grip (e.g., processing circuitry within the CEW grip) can randomly generate a discharge sequence prior to a trigger event. For example, prior to a first trigger event, the CEW grip can randomly generate a discharge sequence (e.g., a first random discharge sequence) for the second discharge connector, the fifth discharge connector, the third discharge connector, the sixth discharge connector, the first discharge connector, and the fourth discharge connector. During the first trigger event, the first discharge causes a bullet to be discharged from the second discharge connector, the second discharge causes a bullet to be discharged from the fifth discharge connector, and the third discharge causes a bullet to be discharged from the third discharge connector, each in accordance with the first random discharge sequence. After the first trigger event, the three spent cartridges can be replaced with new cartridges, so that each discharge connector once again contains a cartridge capable of discharging a projectile. Prior to the second activation event, the CEW grip may again randomly generate a firing order (e.g., a second random firing order) for the sixth, second, fourth, third, fifth, and first release connectors. During the second activation event, the first release triggers the release of a bullet from the sixth release connector, the second release triggers the release of a bullet from the second release connector, the third release triggers the release of a bullet from the fourth release connector, and the fourth release triggers the release of a bullet from the third release connector, each in the second random firing order. In this regard, the CEW grip may randomly generate a new firing order prior to each new activation event.

[0127] A magazine may include one or more firing connectors that do not have a usable round for discharge. In this regard, and according to various embodiments, during random distribution of discharges, the CEW grip may detect whether the next firing connector has a usable round. In response to the next firing connector having a usable round, the CEW grip may continue to cause the discharge of rounds from that firing connector. In response to the next firing connector not having a usable round, the CEW grip may skip that firing connector and detect whether the next firing connector in the discharge sequence has a usable round. In other embodiments, the CEW grip may detect whether each firing connector has a usable round before generating the discharge sequence. In this regard, the generated random discharge sequence may only include firing connectors that are available for discharge.

[0128] According to various embodiments, in a CEW configured to distribute shots based on a release list, the CEW grip can retrieve the release list prior to a trigger event. The release list can define a release order, such as a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth release connector, and / or any other desired order of release connectors. The release list can include a release marker indicating the next release connector to be released (or the last release connector to be released, etc.). For example, prior to a first trigger event, the CEW grip can retrieve the release list. During the first trigger event, and in response to a release marker in the release list indicating that the fourth release connector is the next release connector to be released, a first release causes a bullet to be released from the fourth release connector, a second release causes a bullet to be released from the fifth release connector, a third release causes a bullet to be released from the sixth release connector, and a fourth release causes a bullet to be released from the first release connector, each according to the release list. After each discharge, or after the first activation event, the CEW grip can move a marker based on the number of discharges. In the example above, the discharge marker can move to the first discharge connector to indicate the last discharge connector, or to the second discharge connector to indicate the next discharge connector to be discharged. After the first activation event, the four spent cartridges can be replaced with new cartridges, so that each discharge connector once again contains a cartridge capable of discharging a projectile. Before the second activation event, the CEW grip can retrieve the discharge list again. During the second activation event, the first discharge causes the discharge of a cartridge from the second discharge connector, the second discharge causes the discharge of a cartridge from the third discharge connector, and so on. After each discharge, or after the second activation event, the CEW grip can move a marker based on the number of discharges. For example, in response to two discharges during the second activation event as described above, the discharge marker can move to the third discharge connector to indicate the last discharge connector, or to the fourth discharge connector to indicate the next discharge connector to be discharged. In this regard, the release sequence may be performed sequentially during individual activation events.

[0129] In various embodiments, a magazine may include one or more discharge connectors that do not have a cartridge available for discharge (e.g., a bore without a loaded cartridge, a bore with a spent cartridge, a bore with an incorrect or defective cartridge, a bad electrical connector, etc.). In this regard, during the dispensing of a discharge based on a discharge list, the CEW grip may detect whether the next discharge connector has a cartridge available. In response to the next discharge connector having a cartridge available, the CEW grip may continue to cause the discharge of cartridges from that discharge connector. In response to the next discharge connector not having a cartridge available, the CEW grip may skip that discharge connector and detect whether the next discharge connector in the discharge sequence has a cartridge available.

[0130] In some embodiments, the dispense list may be stored locally in a memory of the CEW grip (e.g., CEW grip memory). The CEW grip (e.g., processing circuitry of the CEW grip) may retrieve the dispense list from the memory prior to or following a startup event. For example, the CEW grip may retrieve the dispense list in response to the CEW grip's control interface enabling dispense from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following a startup event. In response to dispense during a startup event, the CEW grip may update the dispense list and store it in memory. The CEW grip may update and store the dispense list during or after a startup event, in response to the CEW grip's control interface disabling dispense from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like.

[0131] In some embodiments, the release list can be remotely stored in a memory of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device memory). The CEW grip (e.g., the processing circuitry of the CEW grip) can retrieve the release list from the electronic device prior to or following a startup event. For example, the CEW grip can establish a connection with the electronic device (e.g., a short-range wireless connection, a long-range wireless connection, a network connection, a wired connection, etc.). The CEW grip can establish a connection in response to a control interface of the CEW grip enabling release from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following a startup event. The CEW grip can retrieve the release list from the electronic device. The CEW grip can retrieve the release list in response to establishing a connection with the electronic device, in response to a control interface of the CEW grip enabling release from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following a startup event. In response to a discharge during a startup event, the CEW grip can update the discharge list and store it in local memory. The CEW grip can update and store the list during a startup event, after a startup event, in response to the CEW grip's control interface disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like. The CEW grip can transmit the updated discharge list to the electronic device. For example, the CEW grip can transmit the updated discharge list during a startup event, after a startup event, in response to the CEW grip's control interface disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like.

[0132] In some embodiments, the discharge list can be remotely stored in a magazine memory (e.g., magazine memory). The CEW grip (e.g., processing circuitry of the CEW grip) can retrieve the discharge list from the magazine prior to or following a trigger event. For example, the CEW grip can be mechanically and electronically coupled to the magazine. The CEW grip can retrieve the discharge list from the magazine. The CEW grip can retrieve the discharge list in response to being mechanically and electronically coupled to the magazine, in response to a control interface of the CEW grip enabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following a trigger event. In response to a discharge during a trigger event, the CEW grip can update the discharge list and store it in local memory. In response to a discharge during a trigger event, the CEW grip can update, store, and transmit the discharge list in the magazine memory. The CEW grip can update and store the list during a launch event, after a launch event, in response to a control interface of the CEW grip disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like. The CEW grip can transmit the updated discharge list to the magazine. For example, the CEW grip can transmit the updated discharge list during a launch event, after a launch event, in response to a control interface of the CEW grip disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like.

[0133] In some embodiments, the release list may be remotely stored in a memory (e.g., a record database) of the records management system. The CEW grip (e.g., processing circuitry of the CEW grip) may retrieve the release list from the records management system prior to or following an activation event. For example, the CEW grip may establish a connection with the records management system (e.g., a short-range wireless connection, a long-range wireless connection, a network connection, a wired connection, etc.). The CEW grip may establish a connection in response to a control interface of the CEW grip enabling release from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following an activation event. The CEW grip may retrieve the release list from the records management system. The CEW grip may retrieve the release list in response to establishing a connection with the records management system, in response to a control interface of the CEW grip enabling release from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip receiving power, and / or in response to any other event prior to or following an activation event. In some embodiments, a CEW grip can be docked at a law enforcement agency between active shifts. While docked, the CEW grip can transmit and receive data from a records management system. In this regard, the CEW grip can retrieve a discharge list while docked. The CEW grip can store the discharge list in its local memory until the CEW grip is docked again. In response to a discharge during a startup event, the CEW grip can update the discharge list and store it in local memory. The CEW grip can update and store the discharge list during a startup event, after a startup event, in response to the CEW grip's control interface disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like. The CEW grip can transmit the updated discharge list to the records management system. For example, the CEW grip can transmit an updated discharge list during a startup event, after a startup event, in response to the CEW grip's control interface disabling discharge from the CEW grip, in response to one or more components of the CEW grip no longer receiving power, and / or the like. In some embodiments, in response to re-docking, such as, for example, at the end of a shift, the CEW grip may transmit an updated cast list.

[0134] According to various embodiments, in a CEW configured to distribute doses based on a dynamic dose list, the CEW handle may generate the dynamic dose list prior to or in conjunction with a trigger event. The CEW handle may generate the dynamic dose list based on one or more of a dose list (as previously discussed), dose data, operational settings, user input, available connectors, and / or the like.

[0135] The discharge data may include data regarding discharge from the discharge connector of the grip. For example, the discharge data may include data regarding discharge from the electrical connector of the grip (e.g., grip discharge data), the magazine well (e.g., magazine discharge data), the bullet loaded in the magazine well (e.g., bullet discharge data), and / or the like.

[0136] For example, the grip release data may include a release count (e.g., a grip release count) for each electrical connector of the grip (e.g., the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector, the third electrical connector, the fourth electrical connector, the fifth electrical connector, the sixth electrical connector, etc.). Each release count may include the number of releases caused by each electrical connector (e.g., 24 releases from the first electrical connector, 30 releases from the second electrical connector, etc.). The grip release data may be stored in the memory of the CEW grip, externally in an electronic device and / or a records management system, and / or any other suitable location.

[0137] For example, magazine discharge data may include a discharge count (e.g., magazine discharge count) for each aperture of the magazine (e.g., the first aperture, the second aperture, the third aperture, the fourth aperture, the fifth aperture, the sixth aperture, etc.). Each discharge count may include the number of discharges that occurred in each aperture (e.g., 15 discharges from the first aperture, 43 discharges from the second aperture, etc.). In some embodiments, the magazine discharge data may be stored in a memory of the CEW grip, a memory of the magazine, a memory of an electronic device, a memory of a records management system, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the CEW grip may communicate with the magazine to determine a magazine identifier associated with the magazine. The magazine identifier may indicate the magazine discharge data and / or be associated with the magazine discharge data. For example, the CEW grip may query a memory based on the magazine identifier to determine the magazine discharge data associated with the magazine identifier. The CEW grip may query the memory of the CEW grip, the memory of the electronic device, the memory of a records management system, and / or the like to determine and retrieve the magazine discharge data.

[0138] For example, the bullet discharge data may include a discharge count (e.g., a bullet discharge count) for each bullet loaded in a magazine's well (e.g., the first bullet in the first well, the second bullet in the second well, etc.). Each discharge count may include the number of discharges from the associated bullet (e.g., 46 discharges from the first bullet, 51 discharges from the second bullet, etc.). In some embodiments, the bullet discharge data may be stored in a memory of the CEW grip, a memory of the bullet, a memory of an electronic device, a memory of a records management system, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the CEW grip may communicate with the bullet to determine a bullet identifier associated with the bullet. The bullet identifier may indicate the bullet discharge data and / or be associated with the bullet discharge data. For example, the CEW grip may query a memory based on the bullet identifier to determine the bullet discharge data associated with the bullet identifier. The CEW grip may query a memory of the CEW grip, a memory of an electronic device, a memory of a records management system, and / or the like to determine and retrieve the bullet discharge data.

[0139] In various embodiments, the release data can be updated in response to release and / or activation events. For example, in response to a first release on a first electrical connector, the release count for the first electrical connector can be incremented once. As another example, in response to a second release on a fourth bullet, the release count for the fourth bullet can be incremented once. As another example, in response to a third release on a fifth hole, the release count for the fifth hole can be incremented once. As another example, in response to a fourth release on a second release connector, the release count for each of the associated second hole, second electrical connector, and / or second bullet can be incremented once.

[0140] In various embodiments, discharge data can be variably updated in response to discharge and / or activation events. For example, the discharge of different bullet types may exert greater forces on the grip and magazine components, and result in greater wear and degradation. In this regard, a bullet with a greater propelling force may cause greater wear and degradation on components than a bullet with a lower propelling force. Similarly, the discharge of bullets with different payload types, or no payload at all, may also result in varying wear and degradation on components. Therefore, discharge data may include variable discharge counts, where the variable discharge counts are updated differently based on bullet characteristics (e.g., as discussed below). For example, in response to a first discharge of a first discharge connector with a first bullet of a standard bullet type, the discharge count for each of the associated first orifice, first electrical connector, and / or first bullet may be incremented once. In response to a second discharge of a second bullet with a greater propelling force, the discharge count for each of the associated second orifice, second electrical connector, and / or second bullet may be incremented twice. In various embodiments, maintenance of the CEW assembly may also reduce the variable discharge count. For example, in response to maintenance of the cartridge (e.g., replacement of the cartridge contact, etc.), the variable discharge count may be reduced once (e.g., manually reduced via input from a user who logged a maintenance event).

[0141] The operating settings may include settings, features, characteristics, capabilities, and / or the like regarding the CEW grip, magazine, and / or cartridge. The operating settings may include grip operating settings, magazine operating settings, and / or cartridge operating settings.

[0142] For example, the grip operating settings may include information regarding the settings, features, characteristics, capabilities, and / or the like of the CEW grip. For example, the grip operating settings may define the number of electrical connections, the grip's deployment capabilities, the grip's available battery or power, organizational requirements or limitations, and / or the like. The grip operating settings may be stored in the CEW grip's memory, externally in an electronic device and / or records management system, and / or in any other suitable location.

[0143] For example, magazine operating settings may include information regarding the magazine's settings, features, characteristics, capabilities, and / or the like. For example, magazine operating settings may define magazine characteristics, the number of magazine holes, magazine type, and / or the like. In some embodiments, magazine operating settings may be stored in a CEW grip's memory, a magazine's memory, an electronic device's memory, a records management system's memory, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the CEW grip may communicate with the magazine to determine a magazine identifier associated with the magazine. The magazine identifier may indicate and / or be associated with the magazine operating settings. For example, the CEW grip may query a memory based on the magazine identifier to determine the magazine operating settings associated with the magazine identifier. The CEW grip may query the CEW grip's memory, the electronic device's memory, the records management system's memory, and / or the like to determine and retrieve the magazine operating settings.

[0144] For example, bullet handling settings may include information about each bullet's settings, characteristics, properties, capabilities, and / or the like. For example, bullet handling settings may define bullet characteristics, bullet type, and / or the like. In some embodiments, bullet handling settings may be stored in a memory of the CEW grip, a memory of the bullet, a memory of an electronic device, a memory of a records management system, and / or the like. In some embodiments, the CEW grip may communicate with the bullet to determine a bullet identifier associated with the bullet. The bullet identifier may indicate and / or be associated with the bullet handling settings. For example, the CEW grip may query a memory based on the bullet identifier to determine the bullet handling settings associated with the bullet identifier. The CEW grip may query a memory of the CEW grip, a memory of an electronic device, a memory of a records management system, and / or the like to determine and retrieve the bullet handling settings.

[0145] User input may include user preferences, inputs, requests, operations, and / or the like regarding the CEW grip. For example, a user may interact with the CEW grip (e.g., via a control interface, a user interface, etc.) to enter user input. User input may include grip modes. For example, the CEW grip may be configured to operate between different modes, including a shooting mode, a safety mode, a training mode, a manufacturing mode, a functional test mode, a stealth mode, a virtual reality mode, and / or the like. In response to the CEW grip operating in different modes, different options and capabilities of the CEW grip may be enabled or disabled. User input may include bullet selection. For example, as previously discussed, bullets may include different bullet characteristics and / or bullet types. Bullet selection may include the characteristics and / or bullet types desired by the user to be discharged from the CEW grip. User input may include a discharge selection. For example, a discharge selection may specify the number of bullets to be discharged per discharge, the desired discharge location, and / or the like. Data associated with the user input may be stored (eg, temporarily, permanently, etc.) in the memory of the CEW grip.

[0146] Available connectors may include data indicating which electrical connectors and / or cartridges are available for discharge. For example, available connectors may include data indicating electrical connectors and / or cartridges that are available for discharge (e.g., the first connector, the third connector, the first cartridge, the third cartridge, etc.) and electrical connectors and / or cartridges that are unavailable for discharge (e.g., the first connector, the third connector, the first cartridge, the third cartridge, etc.). In some embodiments, an electrical connector may be unavailable for discharge if no cartridge is loaded in the associated magazine well, if the cartridge in the associated magazine well is exhausted or defective, if the cartridge loaded in the associated magazine well is incompatible, and / or the like. The CEW grip may use any suitable procedure to detect available connectors. For example, in some embodiments, the CEW grip may transmit an electrical signal (e.g., a low-voltage signal) through each electrical connector. The electrical signal may be configured to complete an electrical circuit without causing the discharge of a cartridge. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the circuit is complete, the associated electrical connector may be available. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the circuit is incomplete (e.g., an open circuit), the associated electrical connection may be unavailable. Data associated with the available connection may be stored (e.g., temporarily, permanently, etc.) in a memory of the CEW grip.

[0147] The CEW grip can use any suitable process or technique to generate a dynamic release list. The dynamic release list can define a release order similar to the release list described above (e.g., first electrical connector, fifth electrical connector, third electrical connector, etc.). In some embodiments, one or more of the release list, release data, operational settings, user input, available connectors, and / or the like can be prioritized and / or weighted during generation. For example, data regarding available connectors can take precedence over the release list, release data, operational settings, user input, and / or the like. As another example, one or more of available connectors, operational settings, and user input can take precedence and / or be weighted over release data. In some embodiments, generating the dynamic release list can ensure that releases are evenly distributed (or optimally distributed) based on available data regarding the CEW grip, magazine, and / or cartridges.

[0148] In various embodiments, the CEW can generate a dynamic cast list before each activation event. In various embodiments, the CEW can generate a dynamic cast list at activation event or time intervals. For example, the CEW can generate a dynamic cast list at time intervals, such as monthly, quarterly, annually, etc. The CEW can generate a dynamic cast list at activation event intervals, such as before every fifth activation event, before every tenth activation event, etc. The CEW can generate a dynamic cast list based on user input (e.g., a user requesting the generation of a dynamic cast list). In such embodiments, the CEW handle can use a flag to update the dynamic cast list between intervals (e.g., as described above with respect to the cast list).

[0149] In various embodiments, the launch events can be separated by a time period. For example, a first launch event can include one or more releases; after a time period, a second launch event can include one or more different releases, etc. Launch events can be defined as groups of one or more related releases.

[0150] For example, in some embodiments, a startup event may begin in response to the control interface operation entering active mode and may end in response to the control interface operation entering safe mode. A startup event may include one or more releases that occur between control interface operations.

[0151] As another example, a launch event can be defined independently of one or more of the control interface entering active mode and / or the control interface entering safe mode. A launch event can include a release occurring between the time a magazine is coupled to the CEW grip and the time the magazine is decoupled from the CEW grip. A launch event can include one or more related releases occurring within a time period (e.g., a release time period, a release time window, etc.). For example, all releases occurring within a twenty-second time period can be grouped into a launch event (e.g., a ten-second time period, a thirty-second time period, a one-minute time period, or any other desired time period). Releases occurring outside of this time period can be grouped into separate launch events. A launch event can include one or more related releases occurring within a time period of each other (e.g., release proximity, release time proximity, etc.). For example, each release occurring within ten seconds of each other (e.g., five seconds, twenty seconds, or any other desired time period) can be grouped into a launch event. In this regard, for the first release occurring at time point X, the second release occurring at time point X+5 seconds, the third release occurring at time point X+45 seconds, and the fourth release occurring at time point X+51 seconds, the first and second releases can be grouped as a first start event, and the third and fourth releases can be grouped as a second start event.

[0152] The period between activation events can include a reload event. During a reload event, the magazine can be decoupled from the CEW grip, and cartridges can be removed from the magazine, and / or new cartridges can be inserted (e.g., loaded) into the magazine. For example, spent cartridges can be removed from the magazine and replaced with new ones. As another example, cartridges can be removed from the magazine at the end of a shift and inserted into the magazine at the beginning of a new shift.

[0153] In various embodiments, and with reference to FIG. 4 , a conductive electrical weapon (CEW) ecosystem 400 is disclosed. CEW ecosystem 400 may include one or more of CEW 401, electronic device 403, and / or records management system 404. In some embodiments, one or more of CEW 401, electronic device 403, and / or records management system 404 may be in direct electronic communication with one another. For example, CEW 401 may be in direct electronic communication with electronic device 403; electronic device 403 may be in direct electronic communication with CEW 401 and / or records management system 404; and / or the like.

[0154] In various embodiments, network 402 can be configured to facilitate electronic communication between one or more systems or devices in CEW ecosystem 400. For example, network 402 can facilitate respective electronic communication between each of CEW 401, electronic device 403, and records management system 404. In this regard, network 402 can include any communication channel capable of facilitating long-range or short-range communication. For example, network 402 can enable electronic communication via one or more communication channels, such as a telephone network, a cellular network, an extranet, an intranet, the Internet, wireless communications, a wireless personal area network (WPAN), a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a virtual private network (VPN), and / or the like.

[0155] In various embodiments, one or more communication channels used to facilitate electronic communications in network 402 may be insecure. Electronic communications via network 402 disclosed herein may utilize data encryption. Encryption may be performed using any technology currently available or that may become available in the art. Network communications may also incorporate SHA-series cryptographic methods, elliptic curve cryptography (e.g., ECC, ECDH, ECDSA), and / or other post-quantum cryptographic algorithms currently under development. In various embodiments, electronic communications (and / or individual data within electronic communications) may also be digitally signed or include any other security controls.

[0156] For the sake of brevity, traditional data networks, application development, and other functional aspects of the system may not be described in detail herein. Furthermore, the connecting lines shown in the various figures included herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and / or electronic communications between the various CEW ecosystem 400 components. Many alternative or additional functional relationships or electronic communications may exist in actual systems or ecosystems.

[0157] In various embodiments, CEW 401 can be similar to any other CEW disclosed herein (e.g., CEW 1, briefly referenced in Figures 1 and 2). For the sake of brevity, redundant features or components of the CEW described herein may be omitted in the following description of CEW 401. CEW 401 can be configured to discharge one or more projectiles, or to cause the discharge of one or more projectiles. CEW 401 can also be configured to transmit and / or receive data and / or commands, as further discussed herein.

[0158] In various embodiments, the electronic device 403 may include or electronically communicate with a server, a computer-based system, a computing device based on a portable computer system (e.g., a laptop, notebook, handheld computer, tablet computer, personal digital assistant, etc.), a mobile phone, a smart phone (e.g., IPHONE®, ANDROID®, etc.), a wearable device (e.g., a smart watch, smart glasses, a wearable camera, etc.), an Internet of Things (IoT) device, and / or any other device capable of transmitting and / or receiving data over a network.

[0159] The electronic device 403 may include one or more software and / or hardware components. For example, the electronic device 403 may include hardware such as a processing unit, a communication unit, a memory unit, an input device, and / or an output device. The electronic device 403 may also include software configured to manage and / or interact with the hardware components, such as, for example, an operating system, a user interface, software applications, and / or the like.

[0160] Electronic device 403 can be configured to transmit and / or receive data, perform calculations on or about data, transmit and / or receive instructions, and / or the like, as further discussed herein. In some embodiments, electronic device 403 can act as an intermediary between CEW 401 and records management system 404. For example, electronic device 403 can receive data from CEW 401 and transmit the data to records management system 404. Electronic device 403 can also receive data from records management system 404 and transmit the data to CEW 401.

[0161] In various embodiments, records management system 404 can be configured to receive, provide, manage, and / or store log data. Records management system 404 can include at least one computing device in the form of a computer or processor, or a group of computers or processors, although other types of computing units or systems can be used, such as, for example, processing circuitry, servers, web servers, pool servers, or the like. Records management system 404 can include a database management system (DBMS) configured to define, process, retrieve, and manage data in a database or data structure. Records management system 404 can include a log database 405 configured to store and maintain log data. Record database 405 can include any suitable database, data structure, or the like capable of storing and maintaining data. Record database 405 can use any suitable program to store and maintain log data. Records management system 404 can electronically communicate with one or more devices or components of CEW ecosystem 400.

[0162] In various embodiments, records management system 404 may be an evidence management system. An evidence management system receives, provides, manages, and / or stores evidence. The evidence management system may store evidence received by responder agencies (e.g., agencies associated with emergency responders), recipient agencies (e.g., agencies associated with emergency recipients), and / or the like. For example, in practical applications, the evidence management system may store evidence received from law enforcement agencies. Evidence may include any type of data, including text, audio, image, and / or video. Evidence may be stored on a server or database (e.g., records database 405) and accessed via a network. The evidence management system may include a server for performing the functions of the evidence management system. The server may include one or more servers and / or computing devices. The server may control other electronic devices to perform the functions of the evidence management system. The server may include an engine and data storage for storing and processing data and metadata received from systems and devices in CEW ecosystem 400. In various embodiments, records management system 404 may include a cloud-based distributed evidence management system such as, for example, AXON EVIDENCE provided by Axon Enterprise, Inc.

[0163] In various embodiments, the records management system 404 may be a compliance, workflow, evidence, and / or reporting system such as, for example, AXON RECORDS provided by Axon Enterprise, Inc.

[0164] Referring now to Figures 5-7 , the process flows depicted are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. For example, the procedures described in any method or process description may be performed in any order and are not limited to the order presented. It should be understood that the following description will refer not only to the steps depicted in Figures 5-7 , but also to the various devices and system components described above with reference to Figures 1-4 (or with reference to Figure 8 below), as appropriate.

[0165] In various embodiments, and with particular reference to FIG5 , a method 501 for determining a discharge sequence from a conductive electrical weapon (CEW) is disclosed. In some embodiments, the method 501 can be performed by a device such as a CEW grip, an electronic device, a server, a computer-based system, or the like (hereinafter collectively referred to as a "system").

[0166] The system can retrieve a release list (step 502). The release list can define the release order of the release connectors for the conductive electric weapon. As previously discussed, the release connector can refer to one or more components between the CEW grip, magazine, and bullet that are configured to allow and enable the release of the bullet.

[0167] For example, a discharge connector may refer to one or more electrical connectors (e.g., a first electrical connector) of a CEW grip. The electrical connector of the CEW grip may electrically couple the CEW grip to a magazine and / or one or more cartridges in the magazine. In this regard, the electrical connector may provide one or more electrical signals from the CEW grip (e.g., a signal generator of the CEW grip) to the magazine and / or cartridge. For example, the electrical connector may be configured to provide a firing signal and / or a stimulation signal to the magazine and / or cartridge. The firing signal may cause the cartridge to discharge a projectile, as previously discussed herein.

[0168] For example, the discharge connector may refer to one or more apertures of a magazine. Each aperture of the magazine may be configured to receive a cartridge, as previously discussed herein. In response to the magazine being coupled to the CEW grip, each aperture of the magazine may be aligned with an electrical connector of the CEW grip. In this regard, in response to the magazine being coupled to the CEW grip, cartridges loaded in the apertures of the magazine may be aligned with and electrically coupled to the electrical connector of the CEW grip.

[0169] As another example, the discharge connection may refer to one or more bullets loaded into a well of a magazine. Each bullet may be inserted into (e.g., loaded into) a well of the magazine. In response to the magazine being coupled to the CEW grip, the bullets may be electrically coupled to the electrical connection of the CEW grip.

[0170] In some embodiments, the delivery connectors may collectively refer to associated components, such as electrical connectors, alignment holes, and / or bullets disposed within the alignment holes. For example, a first delivery connector may include one or more of a first hole, a first bullet in the first hole, and / or a first electrical connector; a second delivery connector may include one or more of a second hole, a second bullet in the second hole, and / or a second electrical connector; and / or the like. Although collectively referred to as delivery connectors, the following discussion may apply to both common components and / or individual components of the delivery connectors, such as those used to distribute delivery between different holes, between different bullets, and / or between different electrical connectors.

[0171] The system can retrieve the release list from memory. For example, the system can retrieve the release list from the memory of a CEW grip. The system can retrieve the release list from the memory of an electronic device. The system can retrieve the release list from the memory of a records management system, a server, and / or any other network resource.

[0172] The system can determine a first release connector based on the release list (step 504). For example, the release list can include a marker indicating the last release connector used by the CEW grip for release or the next release connector to be used for release. Based on the marker in the release list, the system can determine the first release connector to be used for release.

[0173] The system may activate the discharge connector (step 506). In some embodiments, the first discharge connector may be associated with the first electrical connector, the first aperture of the magazine, and the first cartridge. The system may activate the first discharge connector in response to a discharge command. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation. The trigger activation may be received by a trigger of the CEW grip. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip may be configured to detect the trigger activation received by the trigger. As another example, in response to receiving the trigger activation, the trigger may communicate the trigger activation to the processing circuitry.

[0174] In response to receiving the trigger activation, the system can activate the first release connection. The system can use any suitable process to activate the first release connection. Activating the release connection can include one or more of establishing an electrical path between one or more components of the CEW grip and the one or more bullets, causing the release of the one or more bullets, providing a stimulus signal through the release projectile of the one or more bullets, and / or the like, as further discussed herein.

[0175] In various embodiments, the system may enable the first discharge connector by activating an electrical connector (step 508a). The first electrical connector may define an electrical path between the CEW grip and one or more cartridges in a magazine coupled to the CEW grip. In some embodiments, the first electrical connector may define an electrical path between the CEW grip and a cartridge (e.g., a first cartridge) in the magazine. The first cartridge may be loaded into a first well in the magazine. In some embodiments, the first electrical connector may define a plurality of electrical paths, each of which is between the CEW grip and one or more individual cartridges in the magazine. Each cartridge may be loaded into a different well in the magazine. The electrical paths may be established by turning an electrical switch on or off and / or using any other process known in the art. In some embodiments, the processing circuitry of the CEW grip may activate the electrical connector.

[0176] In various embodiments, the system may activate the discharge connection by providing an electrical signal (step 508b). The electrical signal may be provided via the electrical connection established in step 508a. For example, the electrical signal may be provided from a signal generator via a first electrical connection and provided to the first projectile. The CEW grip and / or processing circuitry of the signal generator may control the provision of the electrical signal. The electrical signal may include an ignition signal and / or a stimulation signal. The ignition signal may be configured to cause the projectile to be discharged from the first projectile. The stimulation signal may be provided from the signal generator to the projectile and through the projectile's discharge projectile. In some embodiments, the ignition signal and the stimulation signal may comprise the same electrical signal. In some embodiments, the ignition signal and the stimulation signal may comprise separate electrical signals.

[0177] In various embodiments, the system may activate the first release connector by releasing the projectile (step 508c). For example, the processing circuit may instruct and / or cause the release of the projectile. As discussed in step 508b, a firing signal may be provided via the first release connector to cause the projectile to be released from the first projectile.

[0178] In various embodiments, the system may test the release link before activating it. For example, the CEW grip may test the release link by detecting whether the release link has a usable round. In response to the release link having a usable round, the CEW grip may proceed with activating the release link. In response to the release link not having a usable round, the CEW grip may skip the release link and proceed to step 512.

[0179] For example, in some embodiments, a discharge connector may be unavailable for discharge if no cartridge is loaded in the associated magazine well, if the cartridge in the associated magazine well is expended or defective, if the cartridge loaded in the associated magazine well is incompatible, and / or the like. The CEW grip may use any suitable procedure to detect whether a discharge connector is available. For example, in some embodiments, the CEW grip may transmit an electrical signal (e.g., a low voltage signal) through the electrical connector of the discharge connector. The electrical signal may be configured to complete an electrical circuit without causing discharge of the cartridge from the discharge connector. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the electrical circuit is complete, the associated discharge connector may be available. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the electrical circuit is incomplete (e.g., an open circuit), the associated discharge connector may be unavailable.

[0180] The system may update the release list based on the activation of the first release connector (step 512). For example, the system may update the release list by moving a marker in the release list. In some embodiments, the marker may move to the next sequential release connector in the release list to indicate the next release connector. In some embodiments, the marker may move to the first release connector to indicate the last release connector activated or tested. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip may update the release list. In some embodiments, the system may store the updated release list in memory.

[0181] The system can determine the next cast link based on the cast list (step 510). The system can determine the next cast link similarly to how it determined the first cast link in step 504. For example, the cast list can include a marker indicating the last cast link used with the CEW grip or the next cast link to be used for a cast. Based on the marker in the cast list, the system can determine the next cast link to be used for a cast.

[0182] In response to determining the next release connector, the system may activate the next release connector (repeating step 506). In some embodiments, the next release connector may be associated with the next electrical connector, the next hole in the magazine, and the next cartridge. The system may activate the next release connector in response to a release command. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation, as previously discussed. In various embodiments, in response to determining the next release connector, the system may test the next release connector before activating it, as previously discussed herein. In response to activating the next release connector and / or testing the next release connector, the system may update the release list (repeating step 512). In some embodiments, the system may store the updated release list in memory.

[0183] In some embodiments, determining a first release connector, activating the first release connector, and updating the release list can occur during a first launch event, and determining a next release connector, activating the next release connector, and updating the release list can occur during a second launch event. In some embodiments, determining the first release connector, activating the first release connector, and updating the release list, as well as determining the next release connector, activating the next release connector, and updating the release list, can all occur during the first launch event. In this regard, the release list can maintain a sequentially ordered list of releases regardless of whether the releases occurred during a single launch event or across multiple launch events.

[0184] In various embodiments, the system may repeatedly determine the next release link (step 510), activate the next release link (step 506), and update the release list based on the release list (step 512). For example, the CEW grip may repeat steps 510, 506, and 512 for each release during a startup event. As another example, during the next startup event, the CEW grip may begin method 501 by retrieving the release list at step 502.

[0185] In various embodiments, and with particular reference to FIG6 , a method 601 for determining a random discharge sequence from a conductive electrical weapon (CEW) is disclosed. Method 601 can be performed by a device such as a CEW grip, an electronic device, a server, a computer-based system, or the like (hereinafter collectively referred to as a "system").

[0186] In various embodiments, the system may determine available connectors (step 602). For example, the CEW grip may test each discharge connector to determine whether the discharge connector is available (e.g., capable) of discharging a round. The CEW grip may test each discharge connector by detecting whether it has a usable round. For example, in some embodiments, a discharge connector may be unavailable for discharge if no round is loaded in the associated magazine well, if the round in the associated magazine well is expended or defective, if the round loaded in the associated magazine well is incompatible, and / or the like. The CEW grip may use any suitable procedure to detect whether a discharge connector is available. For example, in some embodiments, the CEW grip may transmit an electrical signal (e.g., a low voltage signal) through an electrical connector of the discharge connector. The electrical signal may be configured to complete an electrical circuit without causing the discharge of a round from the discharge connector. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the electrical circuit is complete, the associated discharge connector may be available. In response to the CEW grip detecting an electrical circuit incomplete (eg, an open circuit), the associated delivery connection may be unavailable.

[0187] In various embodiments, the CEW grip can determine available connectors by detecting the number of apertures in a magazine coupled to the CEW grip. For example, the CEW grip can query the magazine to determine the number of apertures. As another example, the CEW grip can determine a magazine identifier associated with the magazine. The CEW grip can determine the number of apertures based on the magazine identifier.

[0188] The system may generate a randomized cast list (step 604). The randomized cast list may include a randomly generated order of cast connections for the CEW. The randomized cast list may be generated prior to or in conjunction with the activation event and / or at any other suitable interval. The system may use any suitable procedure to generate the randomized cast list. In some embodiments, the randomized cast list may be generated to include a randomly ordered list of each cast connection of the CEW. In some embodiments, the randomized cast list may be generated to exclude cast connections of the CEW that are unavailable, as determined in step 602. In this regard, the randomized cast list may include a randomly ordered list of only the available cast connections of the CEW.

[0189] The system can determine a first delivery connector based on the random delivery list (step 606). The system can determine the first delivery connector similarly to determining the first delivery connector in step 504, briefly referring to FIG5 . For example, the random delivery list can include a tag indicating the delivery connector to be used for delivery. Based on the tag of the delivery list, the system can determine the first delivery connector to be used for delivery.

[0190] The system may activate the first discharge connection (step 608). Referring briefly to FIG. 5 , the system may activate the first discharge connection similarly to the activation of the first discharge connection in step 506 (and / or steps 508a, 508b, and 508c). For example, in some embodiments, the first discharge connection may be associated with the first electrical connector, the first aperture of the magazine, and the first cartridge (e.g., as defined by a random discharge list). The system may activate the first discharge connection in response to a discharge instruction. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation. The trigger activation may be received by a trigger of the CEW grip. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip may be configured to detect the trigger activation received by the trigger. As another example, in response to receiving the trigger activation, the trigger may transmit the trigger activation to the processing circuitry. In response to receiving the trigger activation, the system may activate the first discharge connection. The system may use any suitable procedure to activate the first discharge connection. Activating the discharge connection may include one or more of establishing an electrical path between one or more components of the CEW grip and one or more bullets, providing an ignition signal to one or more bullets, causing discharge of one or more bullets, providing a stimulus signal through a discharge projectile of one or more bullets, and / or the like, as further discussed herein.

[0191] In various embodiments, the system may test the release connector before activating it. For example, the CEW grip may test the release connector by detecting whether the release connector has a usable round. In response to the release connector having a usable round, the CEW grip may proceed with activating the release connector. In response to the release connector not having a usable round, the CEW grip may skip the release connector and proceed to step 612.

[0192] The system may update the randomized cast list based on activating the first cast connection (step 612). The system may update the randomized cast list similarly to updating the cast list in step 512, briefly referring to FIG. 5 . For example, the system may update the randomized cast list by moving a marker in the randomized cast list. In some embodiments, the marker may move to the next sequential cast connection in the cast list to indicate the next cast connection. In some embodiments, the marker may move to the first cast connection to indicate the last activated or tested cast connection. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip may update the randomized cast list. In some embodiments, the system may store the updated randomized cast list in memory.

[0193] The system can determine the next cast link (step 610). The system can determine the next cast link similarly to how the first cast link was determined in step 606. Briefly referring to FIG. 5 , the system can determine the next cast link similarly to how the first cast link was determined in step 504 and / or how the next cast link was determined in step 510. For example, the random cast list can include a marker indicating the last cast link used with the CEW grip for a cast or the next cast link to be used for a cast. Based on the marker of the random cast list, the system can determine the next cast link for a cast.

[0194] In response to determining the next release connector, the system may activate the next release connector (repeating step 608). In some embodiments, the next release connector may be associated with the next electrical connector, the next hole in the magazine, and the next cartridge. The system may activate the next release connector in response to a release command. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation, as previously discussed. In various embodiments, in response to determining the next release connector, the system may test the next release connector before activating it, as previously discussed herein. In response to activating the next release connector and / or testing the next release connector, the system may update the random release list (repeating step 612). In some embodiments, the system may store the updated random release list in memory.

[0195] In various embodiments, the system may generate a randomized shot list before or with a start-up event (step 604). The system may generate a randomized shot list before or with each start-up event. The system may generate a randomized shot list at intervals between start-up events or time. For example, the system may generate a randomized shot list at time intervals, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually. The system may generate a randomized shot list at intervals between start-up events, such as before every fifth start-up event, before every tenth start-up event, and so on. The system may generate a randomized shot list based on user input (e.g., a user requesting a randomized shot list be generated). In such embodiments, the CEW grip may use a flag to update the randomized shot list between intervals.

[0196] In some embodiments, determining a first cast connector, initiating the first cast connector, and updating the random cast list can occur during a first activation event, and determining a next cast connector, initiating the next cast connector, and updating the random cast list can occur during a second activation event. In some embodiments, determining the first cast connector, initiating the first cast connector, and updating the random cast list, as well as determining the next cast connector, initiating the next cast connector, and updating the random cast list, can all occur during the first activation event. In this regard, the cast list can maintain sequentially ordered casts regardless of whether the casts occurred during a single activation event or across multiple activation events.

[0197] In various embodiments, the system may repeatedly determine the next cast connector (step 610), activate the next cast connector (step 608), and update the random cast list based on the random cast list (step 612). For example, the CEW grip may repeat steps 610, 608, and 612 for each cast during a startup event. As another example, during the next startup event, the CEW grip may begin method 601 by generating a new random cast list at step 604 and / or by first determining available cast connectors at step 602.

[0198] In various embodiments, and with particular reference to FIG7 , a method 701 for dynamically determining a dynamic discharge sequence from a conductive electrical weapon (CEW) is disclosed. Method 701 can be performed by a device such as a grip for a CEW, an electronic device, a server, a computer-based system, or the like (hereinafter collectively referred to as a "system").

[0199] The system may generate a dynamic cast list (step 702). The dynamic cast list may include a dynamically generated cast order for the CEW's cast connectors. The dynamic cast list may be generated prior to or in conjunction with a trigger event and / or at any other suitable interval. The system may use any suitable program to generate the dynamic cast list. The dynamic cast list may be generated based on data associated with the CEW grip, magazine, and / or cartridges in the magazine. For example, the dynamic cast list may be generated based on data including cast information, operating settings, user input, available connectors, and / or the like.

[0200] In various embodiments, the system may retrieve a cast list (step 704a). The cast list may be an initial list that defines the order of casts before generating a dynamic cast list. The system may retrieve the cast list similarly to how it retrieved the cast list in step 502, briefly referring to FIG. 5 . For example, the system may retrieve the cast list from memory. The system may retrieve the cast list from the memory of a CEW grip. The system may retrieve the cast list from the memory of an electronic device. The system may retrieve the cast list from the memory of a records management system, a server, and / or any other network resource.

[0201] In various embodiments, the system may retrieve discharge data (step 704b). The discharge data may include data regarding the discharge of the grip's discharge connector, as previously discussed herein. For example, the discharge data may include grip discharge data, magazine discharge data, cartridge discharge data, and / or the like. The system may utilize any suitable process to retrieve the discharge data. For example, the system may retrieve the discharge data from memory. The system may retrieve the discharge data from one or more of the CEW grip's memory, the magazine's memory, the cartridge's memory, the memory of an electronic device, a network resource or a records management system's memory, and / or the like. The system may retrieve the discharge data by communicating with the magazine and / or cartridge, such as, for example, by determining a magazine identifier associated with the magazine, a cartridge identifier associated with the cartridge, and / or the like, as previously discussed herein.

[0202] In various embodiments, the system may determine operational settings (step 704c). The operational settings may include settings, features, characteristics, capabilities, and / or the like regarding the CEW grip, magazine, and / or cartridge, as previously discussed herein. For example, the operational settings may include grip operational settings, magazine operational settings, and / or cartridge operational settings. The system may determine the operational settings using any suitable process. For example, the system may retrieve the operational settings from memory. The system may retrieve the operational settings from one or more of the CEW grip's memory, the magazine's memory, the cartridge's memory, the memory of an electronic device, a network resource, a record management system's memory, and / or the like. The system may retrieve the operational settings by communicating with the magazine and / or cartridge, such as, for example, by determining a magazine identifier associated with the magazine, a cartridge identifier associated with the cartridge, and / or the like, as previously discussed herein.

[0203] In various embodiments, the system may determine user input (step 704d). User input may include user preferences, inputs, requests, operations, and / or the like regarding the CEW grip. For example, the CEW grip may receive input from the user. Any suitable process may be used to receive input, as previously discussed herein. For example, the user may interact with a control interface, user interface, and / or the like of the CEW grip to enter the user input. The CEW grip may store the user input in memory. User input may include grip mode, bullet selection, discharge selection, and / or the like.

[0204] In various embodiments, the system may determine available connectors (step 704e). The system may use any suitable procedure to determine available discharge connectors. The system may determine available discharge connectors similarly to determining available connectors in step 602 (referring briefly to FIG6 ), and / or similarly to testing discharge connectors as described in step 506 (referring briefly to FIG5 ). For example, the CEW grip may determine available connectors by testing each discharge connector to determine whether it is usable (e.g., capable) of discharging a round. The CEW grip may test each discharge connector by detecting whether it has a usable round. For example, in some embodiments, a discharge connector may be unusable for discharge if no round is loaded in the associated magazine well, if the round in the associated magazine well is exhausted or defective, if the round loaded in the associated magazine well is incompatible, and / or the like. The CEW grip may use any suitable procedure to detect whether a discharge connector is usable. For example, in some embodiments, a CEW grip can transmit an electrical signal (e.g., a low-voltage signal) through the electrical connector of a discharge connector. The electrical signal can be configured to complete an electrical circuit without causing the discharge of a round from the discharge connector. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the electrical circuit is complete, the associated discharge connector may be enabled. In response to the CEW grip detecting that the electrical circuit is incomplete (e.g., an open circuit), the associated discharge connector may be disabled.

[0205] In various embodiments, the CEW grip can determine available connectors by detecting the number of apertures in a magazine coupled to the CEW grip. For example, the CEW grip can query the magazine to determine the number of apertures. As another example, the CEW grip can determine a magazine identifier associated with the magazine. The CEW grip can determine the number of apertures based on the magazine identifier.

[0206] The system can generate a dynamic cast list based on one or more of a cast list, cast data, operational settings, user input, and / or available connectors. As discussed further herein, when generating a dynamic cast list, the system can weight and / or prioritize one or more of the cast list, cast data, operational settings, user input, and / or available connectors.

[0207] The system can determine a first cast connector based on the dynamic cast list (step 706). The system can determine the first cast connector similarly to determining the first cast connector in step 504, briefly referring to FIG5, and / or similarly to determining the first cast connector in step 606, briefly referring to FIG6. For example, the dynamic cast list can include a tag indicating the cast connector to be used for casting. Based on the tag of the dynamic cast list, the system can determine the first cast connector to be used for casting.

[0208] The system may activate the first discharge connection (step 708). The system may activate the first discharge connection similarly to the activation of the first discharge connection in step 506 (and / or steps 508a, 508b, and 508c), briefly referring to FIG. 5 , and / or similarly to the activation of the first discharge connection in step 608, briefly referring to FIG. 6 . For example, in some embodiments, the first discharge connection may be associated with the first electrical connector, the first aperture of the magazine, and the first cartridge (e.g., as defined by a dynamic discharge list). The system may activate the first discharge connection in response to a discharge instruction. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation. The trigger activation may be received by a trigger of the CEW grip. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip may be configured to detect the trigger activation received by the trigger. As another example, in response to receiving the trigger activation, the trigger may transmit the trigger activation to the processing circuitry. In response to receiving the trigger activation, the system may activate the first discharge connection. The system may use any suitable procedure to activate the first discharge connection. Activating the discharge connection may include one or more of establishing an electrical path between one or more components of the CEW grip and one or more bullets, providing an ignition signal to one or more bullets, causing discharge of one or more bullets, providing a stimulus signal through a discharge projectile of one or more bullets, and / or the like, as further discussed herein.

[0209] In various embodiments, the system may test the release link before activating it. For example, the CEW grip may test the release link by detecting whether the release link has a usable round. In response to the release link having a usable round, the CEW grip may proceed with activating the release link. In response to the release link not having a usable round, the CEW grip may skip the release link and proceed to step 712.

[0210] The system can update the dynamic cast list based on activating the first cast connector (step 712). The system can update the dynamic cast list similarly to updating the cast list in step 512, briefly referring to FIG5, and / or similarly to updating the cast list in step 612, briefly referring to FIG6.

[0211] For example, the system can update the dynamic cast list by moving a marker in the dynamic cast list. In some embodiments, the marker can be moved to the next sequential cast connection in the dynamic cast list to indicate the next cast connection. In some embodiments, the marker can be moved to the first cast connection to indicate the last cast connection activated or tested in the dynamic cast list. The processing circuitry of the CEW grip can update the dynamic cast list. In some embodiments, the system can store the updated dynamic cast list in memory.

[0212] In various embodiments, the system may update the release profile based on activating the first release connector (step 714). The release profile associated with the first release connector may be updated based on activating the first release connector. For example, in response to a first release on the first release connector, the release count for the components and connectors associated with the first release connector may be incremented by one. As another example, in response to the first release connector failing to activate, the release count for the components and connectors associated with the first release connector may not be updated or may be incremented to zero. As another example, the release profile may be variably updated. In response to a first release on the first release connector, the release count for the components and connectors associated with the first release connector may be variably updated, as discussed further herein. The CEW grip may update the release profile and store the release profile in memory.

[0213] The system can determine the next cast link (step 710). The system can determine the next cast link similarly to determining the first cast link in step 706. The system can determine the next cast link similarly to determining the first cast link in step 504 and / or determining the next cast link in step 510, with brief reference to FIG5, and / or similarly to determining the first cast link in step 606 and / or determining the next cast link in step 610, with brief reference to FIG6. For example, the dynamic cast list can include a marker indicating the last cast link used by the CEW grip for a cast or the next cast link to be used for a cast. Based on the marker of the dynamic cast list, the system can determine the next cast link to be used for a cast.

[0214] In response to determining the next release connector, the system may activate the next release connector (repeating step 708). In some embodiments, the next release connector may be associated with the next electrical connector, the next hole in the magazine, and the next cartridge. The system may activate the next release connector in response to a release command. For example, the CEW grip may receive a trigger activation, as previously discussed. In various embodiments, in response to determining the next release connector, the system may test the next release connector before activating it, as previously discussed herein. In response to activating the next release connector and / or testing the next release connector, the system may update the dynamic release list (repeating step 712). In some embodiments, the system may store the updated dynamic release list in memory. In various embodiments, the system may update the release data in response to activating the next release connector (repeating step 714). The system may store the updated release data in memory.

[0215] In various embodiments, the system may generate a dynamic cast list before or with a start-up event (step 702). The system may generate a dynamic cast list before or with each start-up event. The system may generate a dynamic cast list based on start-up events or time intervals. For example, the system may generate a dynamic cast list based on time intervals, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually. The system may generate a dynamic cast list based on start-up event intervals, such as before every fifth start-up event, before every tenth start-up event, and so on. The system may generate a dynamic cast list based on user input (e.g., a user requesting a dynamic cast list be generated). In such embodiments, the CEW grip may use a marker to update the dynamic cast list between intervals.

[0216] In some embodiments, determining a first cast connector, activating the first cast connector, updating a dynamic cast list, and / or updating cast data may occur during a first activation event, and determining a next cast connector, activating the next cast connector, updating a dynamic cast list, and / or updating cast data may occur during a second activation event. In some embodiments, determining a first cast connector, activating the first cast connector, updating a dynamic cast list, and / or updating cast data, and determining a next cast connector, activating the next cast connector, updating a dynamic cast list, and / or updating cast data may all occur during the first activation event.

[0217] In various embodiments, the system may repeatedly determine the next release link (step 710), activate the next release link (step 708), update the dynamic release list (step 712), and / or update release data based on the dynamic release list (step 714). For example, the CEW grip may repeat steps 710, 708, 712, and / or 714 for each release during a startup event. As another example, during the next startup event, the CEW grip may begin method 701 by generating a new dynamic release list at step 702.

[0218] In various embodiments, and with reference to FIG8 , an exemplary computer-based system 801 is disclosed. Computer-based system 801 may be suitable for use in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The accompanying description of computer-based system 801 may be applicable to servers, personal computers, mobile phones, smartphones, tablet computers, embedded computing devices, and other currently available or yet-to-be-developed devices that may be used in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0219] Computer-based system 801 may include a processor 802 and system memory 804 connected by a communication bus 806. Depending on the exact configuration and type of computer-based system, system memory 804 may be volatile or non-volatile memory, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EEPROM, flash memory, or other memory technologies. Those skilled in the art and others will recognize that system memory 804 typically stores data and / or program modules that are immediately accessible and / or currently being operated on by processor 802. In this regard, processor 802 may serve as the computational center of computer-based system 801 by supporting the execution of instructions. Processor 802 may include one or more processing units, as discussed further herein. System memory 804 may include one or more memory units, as discussed further herein.

[0220] Computer-based system 801 may include a network interface 810, which includes one or more components for communicating with other devices and systems over a network. Embodiments of the present disclosure may access basic services that utilize network interface 810 to perform communications using common Internet protocols. Network interface 810 may include a communication unit, as discussed further herein.

[0221] Computer-based system 801 may also include storage media 808. However, services can be accessed using a computer-based system that does not include a means for persistently storing data on its own storage media. Therefore, the storage media 808 shown in FIG. 8 is optional. Storage media 808 may be volatile or non-volatile, removable or non-removable, and implemented using any technology capable of storing information, such as, but not limited to, a hard drive, solid-state drive, CD-ROM, DVD or other disk storage, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, and / or the like. Storage media 808 may include one or more memory units, as discussed further herein.

[0222] As used herein, the term "computer-readable media" includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology capable of storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. In this regard, system memory 804 and storage media 808 depicted in FIG8 are examples of computer-readable media.

[0223] For ease of illustration and because it is not essential to understanding the claimed subject matter, FIG8 does not show some typical components of many computer-based systems. In this regard, computer-based system 801 may include input devices such as a keyboard, keypad, mouse, trackball, microphone, camera, touchpad, touchscreen, electronic pen, stylus, and / or any other input device described herein. Such input devices may be coupled to computer-based system 801 via a wired or wireless connection, including RF, infrared, serial, parallel, Bluetooth®, USB, or other suitable connection protocols using wireless or physical connections.

[0224] In any of the described examples, data can be captured by an input device and transmitted or stored for future processing. This processing can include encoding a data stream, which can then be decoded for presentation by an output device. Media data can be captured by a multimedia input device and stored by storing the media data stream as a file on a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., in memory or persistent storage on a client device, server, administrator device, or some other device). The input device can be separate from and communicatively coupled to the computer-based system 801 (e.g., a client device), or can be an integrated component of the computer-based system 801. In some embodiments, multiple input devices can be combined into a single, multi-function input device (e.g., a camera with an integrated microphone).

[0225] Computer-based system 801 may also include output devices, such as a display, speakers, a printer, and / or any other output device described herein. Output devices may include visual output devices, such as a display or touchscreen. Output devices may also include audio output devices, such as external speakers or headphones. Output devices may be independent of and communicatively coupled to computer-based system 801, or they may be an integrated component of computer-based system 801. Input and output functions may be integrated into the same input / output device (e.g., a touchscreen). Any suitable input device, output device, or combination of input / output devices, currently known or developed in the future, may be used with the described system.

[0226] In various embodiments, the "processing unit" described herein may include any suitable hardware and / or software-based processing component. For example, the processing unit may include one or more of a processing circuit, a processor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a controller, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a programmable logic device, a logic circuit, and / or the like.

[0227] In various embodiments, a "communication unit" as described herein may include any suitable hardware and / or software component capable of transmitting and / or receiving data. A communication unit may enable electronic communication between devices and systems. A communication unit may also enable communication over a network. Examples of a communication unit include a modem, a network interface (such as an Ethernet card), a communication port, and the like. Data may be transmitted via a communication unit in the form of signals, which may be electronic, electromagnetic, optical, or other signals capable of being transmitted or received by the communication unit. The communication unit may be configured to communicate via any wired or wireless protocol, such as a CAN bus protocol, an Ethernet physical layer protocol (e.g., those using 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T, etc.), an IEEE 1394 interface (e.g., FireWire), Integrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN), digital subscriber line (DSL), 802.11a / b / g / n / ac signals (e.g., Wi-Fi), a wireless communication protocol using short wavelength UHF radio waves and at least partially defined by IEEE 802.15.1 (e.g., the BLUETOOTH® protocol maintained by the Bluetooth SIG), at least partially defined by IEEE 802.15.1. A wireless communication protocol defined by 802.15.4 (e.g., the ZigBee® protocol maintained by the ZigBee Alliance), a cellular protocol, an infrared protocol, an optical protocol, or any other protocol capable of transmitting information over a wired or wireless connection.

[0228] Two or more system components can communicate electronically via a network. As used herein, the term "network" may further include any cloud, cloud computing system, or electronic communication system or method that combines hardware and / or software components. Communication between devices and systems over a network can be achieved through any suitable communication channel, such as, for example, a telephone network, an extranet, an intranet, the Internet, wireless communications, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a virtual private network (VPN), and / or the like.

[0229] Electronic communications between systems and devices may not be secure. Networks may not be secure. The electronic communications disclosed herein may utilize data encryption. Encryption may be performed using any technology currently available or potentially available in the art—for example, Twofish, RSA, El Gamal, Schorr signatures, DSA, PGP, PM, GPG (GnuPG), HPE Format-Preserving Encryption (FPE), voltage, triple DES, Blowfish, AES, MD5, HMAC, IDEA, RC6, and symmetric and asymmetric encryption systems. Network communications may also incorporate SHA-based cryptographic methods, elliptic curve cryptography (e.g., ECC, ECDH, ECDSA), and / or other post-quantum cryptographic algorithms currently under development.

[0230] For the sake of brevity, traditional data networks, application development, and other functional aspects of the system may not be described in detail herein. Furthermore, the connecting lines shown in the various figures contained herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and / or electronic communications between the various elements. It should be noted that many alternative or additional functional relationships or electronic communications may exist in actual systems.

[0231] In various embodiments, the "memory" or "memory unit" discussed herein may include any hardware, software, and / or database component capable of storing and maintaining data. For example, a memory unit may include a database, a data structure, a memory component, or the like. A memory unit may include any suitable non-transitory memory known in the art, such as internal memory (e.g., random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), a solid state drive (SSD), etc.), removable memory (e.g., an SD card, an xD card, a CompactFlash card, etc.), or the like.

[0232] Unless otherwise specified, any database discussed herein may include relational, hierarchical, graphical, distributed ledger, blockchain, object-oriented architecture, and / or any other database configuration. Any database may also include a general file structure, where data is stored in a single file in a row and column format, without any indexing structure and without any structural relationships between records. For example, a general file (flat file) structure may include a delimited text file, a CSV (comma-separated value) file, and / or any other suitable general file structure. Furthermore, a database may be organized in any suitable manner, such as as a table or lookup table. Each record stored in the database may be a single file, a series of files, a linked series of files, and / or any other data structure or architecture.

[0233] Any database, system, device, server, or other component of the system described herein may be comprised of any combination thereof at a single location or multiple locations. For example, any database described herein may include a single database or multiple databases (virtually partitioned or physically distinct). Each database or system may include any of a variety of suitable security features, such as firewalls, access codes, encryption, decryption, compression, decompression, and / or the like.

[0234] In various embodiments, the "input devices" discussed herein may include hardware and / or software used to provide data, input, control signals, and the like to a computer-based system, software application, etc. For example, an input device may include a pointing device (e.g., a mouse, joystick, pointer, etc.), a keyboard (e.g., virtual or physical), a touchpad or touchscreen interface, a video input device (e.g., a camera, scanner, multi-camera system, etc.), a virtual reality system, an audio input device (e.g., a microphone, a digital musical instrument, etc.), a biometric input device (e.g., a fingerprint scanner, an iris scanner, etc.), a composite device (e.g., a device having multiple different forms of input), and / or any other input device.

[0235] In various embodiments, the "output device" discussed herein may include hardware and / or software configured to convert information into a human-accessible form for display, projection, or physical reproduction. For example, an output device may include a display device (e.g., a monitor, a monochrome display, a color display, a CRT, an LCD, an LED, a projector, a display card, etc.), an audio output device (e.g., a speaker, headphones, a sound card, etc.), a location-based service system (e.g., a global positioning system (GPS), etc.), a printer (e.g., a dot matrix printer, an inkjet printer, a laser printer, a 3D printer, a wide-format printer, etc.), a Braille reader, a composite device (e.g., a device having multiple different forms of output), and / or any other output device.

[0236] In various embodiments, the terms "satisfy," "conform to," "match," "associated with," or similar terms as used herein may include identical matches, partial matches, meeting certain criteria, matching a subset of data, correlation, meeting certain criteria, correspondence, association, algorithmic relationships, and / or the like. Similarly, the terms "authenticate," "verify," "validate," or similar terms as used herein may include exact authentication, verification, or validation; partial authentication, verification, or validation; authentication, verification, or validation of a subset of data; meeting certain criteria; association; algorithmic relationships; and / or the like.

[0237] In various embodiments, a method for distributing discharges in a conductive electrical weapon (CEW) is disclosed. The method may include one or more steps. These steps may be performed, completed, and / or the like by processing circuitry. For example, the method may include the following steps: retrieving a discharge list, wherein the discharge list defines a discharge order for a plurality of discharge connectors for the conductive electrical weapon; activating a first discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors based on the discharge order; and updating the discharge list to indicate a next discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors in the discharge order.

[0238] In various embodiments of the above method, the step of activating the first delivery connection may further include activating a first electrical connection of a conductive electrical weapon, wherein the first electrical connection is associated with the first delivery connection. In various embodiments of the above method, the step of activating the first delivery connection may further include providing at least one of a firing signal or a stimulation signal through the first electrical connection. In various embodiments of the above method, the step of activating the first delivery connection may further include releasing a first projectile associated with the first delivery connection. In various embodiments of the above method, the step of activating the first delivery connection may further include providing a stimulation signal through the first projectile.

[0239] In various embodiments, the method may further include the step of activating the next cast connector based on the cast order. In various embodiments, the method may further include the step of updating the cast list to indicate the second next cast connector among the plurality of cast connectors in the cast order. In various embodiments of the method, the steps of activating the first cast connector and activating the next cast connector are separate activation events. In various embodiments of the method, the release order of the cast list is sequentially maintained between the separate activation events. In various embodiments of the method, the separate activation events are separated by a time period that includes a reload event.

[0240] In various embodiments, the above method may further include the steps of: equipping the conductive electrical weapon to enable discharge from the conductive electrical weapon; and generating a discharge list in response to the equipping.

[0241] In various embodiments of the above method, the first delivery connection may include at least one of a bullet, a magazine hole, or an electrical connection.

[0242] In various embodiments, a conductive electrical weapon ("CEW") may include a grip and a magazine. The grip may include processing circuitry; and tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the processing circuitry. The magazine may be coupled to the grip. A plurality of cartridges may be disposed within the magazine and electrically coupled to the grip. The tangible, non-transitory memory may include instructions stored therein that, in response to execution by the processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform operations. The processing circuitry may perform one or more operations. For example, the operations may include determining a discharge list, wherein the discharge list defines a discharge order for a plurality of discharge connectors; activating a first discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors based on the discharge order, wherein activating the first discharge connector causes the discharge of a first cartridge of the plurality of cartridges; and updating the discharge list to indicate a next discharge connector of the plurality of discharge connectors in the discharge order.

[0243] In various embodiments of the aforementioned CEW, the step of determining a release list may include generating a random release list. In various embodiments of the aforementioned CEW, the step of determining a release list may include determining available release connectors; and generating a random release list based on the available release connectors. In various embodiments of the aforementioned CEW, the step of determining a release list may include generating a dynamic release list. Generating the dynamic release list may be based on at least one of release data, operational settings, user input, or available connectors. The release data may be associated with at least one of a grip, a magazine, or a bullet from a plurality of magazines. Generating the dynamic release list may be based on operational settings, wherein the operational settings are associated with at least one of a grip, a magazine, or a bullet from a plurality of magazines.

[0244] In various embodiments, the CEW may further execute an operation of updating the delivery data based on starting the first delivery connection component.

[0245] In various embodiments, a method is disclosed. The method may include one or more steps. The steps may be performed, accomplished, and / or the like by a processing circuit, a computing device, a conductive electrical weapon, and / or the like. For example, the method may include steps during a first activation event, including determining a release list, wherein the release list defines a release order for a plurality of release connectors; activating a first release connector of the plurality of release connectors based on the release order; and updating the release list to indicate a next release connector of the plurality of release connectors in the release order. The method may include steps during a second activation event, including determining a release list; activating a next release connector according to the release order; and updating the release list to indicate a second next release connector of the plurality of release connectors in the release order.

[0246] In various embodiments of the above method, the first activation event may be separated from the second activation event by a time period. The time period may include at least one of loading the first cartridge or unloading the second cartridge. In various embodiments of the above method, the release list may be maintained in a specific order between the first activation event and the second activation event. In various embodiments of the above method, the release list may be generated between the first activation event and the second activation event. In various embodiments of the above method, the step of determining the release list during each of the first activation event and the second activation event may include retrieving the release list, randomly generating the release list, or dynamically generating the release list.

[0247] Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described herein with respect to specific embodiments. Furthermore, the coupling lines shown in the various figures included herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and / or physical couplings between various elements. It should be noted that many alternative or additional functional relationships or physical couplings may exist in actual systems. However, benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that may render any benefit, advantage, or solution apparent or apparent should not be construed as key, required, or essential features or elements of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is limited solely by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, in which reference to an element in the singular, unless expressly stated otherwise, is not intended to mean "one and only one," but rather "one or more." Furthermore, when phrases such as "at least one of A, B, or C" are used in the claims, such phrases are intended to mean that A may exist alone in an embodiment, B may exist alone in an embodiment, C may exist alone in an embodiment, or any combination of elements A, B, and C may exist in a single embodiment; for example, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C.

[0248] Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided herein. In the detailed description herein, references to "various embodiments," "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example embodiment," etc. indicate that the described embodiments may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not necessarily every embodiment will include that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described with respect to an embodiment, it is within the purview of one skilled in the art to employ such feature, structure, or characteristic in other embodiments, whether or not explicitly described. After reading the description, it will become apparent to one skilled in the relevant art how to implement the present disclosure in alternative embodiments. Furthermore, no element, component, or method step in the present disclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public, regardless of whether the element, component, or method step is explicitly recited in the claims. No claim element is intended to invoke 35 USC 112(f) unless the phrase "means for" is used to explicitly reference the element. As used herein, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0249] 1: Conducted Electric Weapon (CEW) 10: Shell 11: Slot 12: Magazine 15: Trigger 17: Control Interface E: Electrode 35: Processing circuit 37: User Interface 40: Power supply 45:Signal Generator 46: electrical contact 46-0: first electrical contact 46-1: Second electrical contact 46-2: Third electrical contact 46-n: "Nth" electrical contact 25-0: First Propulsion Module 25-1: Second propulsion module 25-2: The third propulsion module 25-n: Nth propulsion module E0: first electrode E1: Second electrode E2: The third electrode En: Nth electrode 56: Bullet 56-0: The First Bullet 56-1: Second Bullet 56-2: The Third Bullet 56-n: Nth bullet 312: Magazine 350: Shell 351: first end 352: Second end 353: Hole 355: Bullet 356:Ontology 357: Contact 400: Conducted Electric Weapon (CEW) Ecosystem 401: Conducted Electric Weapons (CEW) 402: Network 403: Electronic Devices 404: Records Management System 405:Record database 801: Computer-based systems 802: Processor 804: System memory 806: Communication bus 808: Storage Media 810: Network Interface

Claims

1. A method for dispensing in a conductive electric weapon, the method comprising: The processing circuit retrieves a release list, which defines the release sequence for a plurality of release connectors used for the conductive electric weapon; The processing circuit activates the first release connector among the plurality of release connectors based on the release sequence, wherein activating the first release connector causes the release of the first bullet; the processing circuit updates the release list to indicate the next release connector among the plurality of release connectors in the release sequence; the processing circuit activates the next release connector among the plurality of release connectors based on the release sequence, wherein activating the next release connector causes the release of the next bullet; and provides a stimulus signal through the first bullet and the next bullet.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein activating the first release connection further includes enabling the first electrical connection of the conductive electric weapon by the processing circuitry, wherein the first electrical connection is associated with the first release connection.

3. The method as described in claim 2, wherein activating the first release connector further includes providing an ignition signal by the processing circuit through the first electrical connector.

4. The method as described in claim 1, further comprising updating the release list by the processing circuit to indicate a second next release connector among the plurality of release connectors in the release sequence.

5. The method as described in claim 1, wherein the initiation of the first release connector and the initiation of the next release connector are individual initiation events separated by a time period.

6. The method as described in claim 5, wherein the release order of the release list is maintained sequentially between the individual initiation events.

7. The method as described in claim 1, further comprising: The conductive electric weapon is equipped with the processing circuit to enable the release from the conductive electric weapon; And the release list is generated by the processing circuit in response to the device.

8. A conductive electric weapon, comprising: A grip includes: processing circuitry; and tangible nontransient memory configured to communicate with the processing circuitry; a magazine coupled to the grip; and a plurality of bullets disposed within the magazine and electrically coupled to the grip, wherein each of the plurality of bullets includes a single projectile, and wherein the tangible nontransient memory includes instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution of the processing circuitry, cause the processing circuitry to perform an operation including: determining a release list, wherein the release list defines a release sequence for a plurality of release connectors; activating a first release connector among the plurality of release connectors based on the release sequence, wherein activation of the first release connector causes the release of a first bullet among the plurality of bullets, and wherein the release of the first bullet causes firing of a first single projectile from the first bullet; and updating the release list to indicate the next release connector among the plurality of release connectors in the release sequence.

9. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 8, wherein determining the release list includes generating a random release list.

10. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 8, wherein determining the release list includes: Identify available deployment connectors; And generate the release list based on the available release connectors.

11. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 8, wherein determining the release list includes generating a dynamic release list.

12. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 11, wherein the generation of the dynamic release list is based on release data, and wherein the release data is associated with at least one of the grip, the magazine, or the bullets of the plurality of bullets.

13. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 12, wherein the operation further includes updating the release data based on activating the first release connector.

14. The conductive electric weapon as claimed in claim 11, wherein the generation of the dynamic release list is based on an operation setting, and wherein the operation setting is associated with at least one of the grip, the magazine, or the bullets of the plurality of bullets.

15. A method for dispensing in a conductive electric weapon, comprising: During the first initiation event: Determine the release list, which defines the release order for a plurality of release connectors; Based on the release sequence, the first release connector among the plurality of release connectors is activated; and the release list is updated to indicate the next release connector among the plurality of release connectors in the release sequence; And during the second initiation event: determine the release list; initiate the next release connector based on the release order; and update the release list to indicate the second next release connector among the plurality of release connectors in the release order.

16. The method as described in request item 15, wherein the first initiation event is separated from the second initiation event by a time period.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the time period includes at least one of loading the first bullet or unloading the second bullet.

18. The method as described in request 15, wherein the release list is maintained sequentially between the first initiation event and the second initiation event.

19. The method as described in request 15, wherein the release list is generated between the first initiation event and the second initiation event.

20. The method as described in claim 15, wherein during each of the first initiation event and the second initiation event, the determined release list includes: Retrieve the cast list, generate the cast list randomly, or generate the cast list dynamically.

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