70 results about "Kill switch" patented technology

The invention includes a programmable emergency-stop circuit apparatus and method that provides advanced function not found in other systems. The circuit centralizes the control of high voltage motor power into one place, by providing connections for, in its minimum configuration, several different kill switches, a motors-on button, and an AC motor power relay coil. In the present invention, kill switches, test inputs, emergency-stop and motors-on buttons, computer ready and watchdog signals are all conveniently connected in one location, alongside the AC motor power relay coil driver. Programmable options exist for testing kill inputs online, while the emergency stop is energized.

An immobilization system for watercraft includes a transponder mounted within a lanyard clip and a communication device mounted to be in the vicinity of the trasponder when the lanyard member is engaged with the kill switch assembly. The transponder emits a security code which is received by the communication device and is compared to a predetermined authorized security code. If the transponder does not include the correct security code, the engine will not start or will be killed.

A medical system for delivering treatment or therapy to a patient has a kill switch for interrupting the delivery. The kill switch, which can disrupt the delivery directly or can cause an error message to be generated that disrupts the delivery, can be activated by the operator or remotely. In an ablation catheter system, a kill switch mechanism immediately and abruptly terminates delivery of ablation treatment or therapy.

A zero-latency risk-management system and method useful in, for example, sponsored market access or in-house trades. The zero-latency risk-management system comprises an out-of-band risk monitor computer and a kill-switch. The kill-switch is in-line between order receipt and trade placement, but the out-of-band risk monitor computer operates in parallel with the order processing, thus eliminating latency in the trade. The out-of-band risk computer monitors orders as they flow through the system and updates any risk metrics based on those orders. Kill-switch threshold levels may be set in the risk computer to be, for example, the desired level of risk, minus the maximum amount of risk that a subsequent new order could incur. If the risk computer determines that an order has breached this kill-switch threshold, it activates the kill-switch to prevent additional order entry that could breach the actual threshold.

Embodiments of the present invention address delivery of content, including advertising, in an online or networked digital environment. Undesirable content or content that needs to be removed from the digital environment may be eliminated through invocation of a ‘kill switch’ that terminates further delivery of the aforementioned content. The ‘kill switch’ may also eliminate certain instantiations of that content already delivered to end-user client devices. In order to lessen the need for termination of content following delivery to the digital environment, content developers and content providers may view content scheduled for delivery in digital environment ‘mock ups’ prior to actual delivery. Content developers and content providers, too, may control certain attributes related to content scheduled for delivery to further obviate post-delivery termination or modification.

This subject invention features a robot deployed weapon system. A remotely controlled mobile robot has a weapon mounted to the robot. There is a firing circuit for the weapon and a weapon interrupt module on board the robot. An operator control unit is for remotely operating the robot and the weapon. The operating control unit preferably includes a stop switch. Also, a separate operator module is in communication with the weapon interrupt module. Preferably, the operator module includes a kill switch. There are two communication links. The first communication link is between the operator control unit and the robot. This communication link is configured to safe the weapon if the stop switch is activated and / or the first communication link degrades. The second communication link is between the operator module and the weapon interrupt module. The communication link is configured to safe the weapon if the kill switch is activated and / or the second communication link degrades.

The present invention includes a flexible hose with at least two end fitting. The first end fitting is inserted into the wall valve of the central vacuum cleaner system. The first end fitting is generally rectangular in shape and may have a kill switch located thereto. The first end fitting may be used as a receiver. In addition the first end fitting may include a generally cylindrical coupling member. The coupling member may include at least one contact member. The contact member may be located on the outer circumferential surface of the coupling member. The second end fitting may be shaped like a handle for controlling the power head. In addition the second end fitting may be used as the transmitter. Located on the second end fitting may be an indicator light that lets the user know if the handle is transmitting to the first end fitting.

A computer-implemented method comprises a service processor: establishing a kill switch encryption key (KSEK) to provide data security for data within storage devices of configurable components within a system; automatically encrypting, with the KSEK, data that is written to one of the storage devices; configuring the configurable components to prevent access to the stored data unless a valid copy of the KSEK is received from the service processor along with the request for the data; automatically decrypting, with the KSEK, the KSEK-encrypted data that is read from storage device; and in response to receiving a verified request to decommission the system, performing the decommissioning by deleting / erasing the KSEK from a secure storage at which the only instance of the KSEK is maintained. Deletion of the KSEK results in a permanent loss of access to the stored encrypted data within the system because the stored encrypted data cannot be decrypted without the KSEK.

A gas powered self-contained winch includes a combustion engine, a transmission assembly, a gear assembly and a clutch assembly connect to a spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable wire using forward and reverse drives. A hand controller communicates with the clutch assembly through a cable wire sufficient to control the winding and unwinding of the cable. Securing the winch for operation includes placing its center of gravity below the force line. A field changeable capstan option and remote control handle with throttle, power out lever, and kill switch are built in. A field installable hook float is provided for water rescue operations.

A vehicle anti-theft system includes a vehicle control module having an electrical interface, a transceiver, and a GPS receiver, a kill switch, a mobile device with a microphone, a mobile device application, a programmable security passcode, a security camera, at least one impact detection sensor, and a speaker. The vehicle control module communicates with and controls the vehicle via the electrical interface. The transceiver allows the vehicle control module to communicate with the mobile device using a wireless signal, while the GPS receiver receives a signal from a global positioning system satellite in order to determine the vehicle's location at any given time. The kill switch is integrated into the vehicle in such a way that it communicates with the vehicle control module and may terminate power to the vehicle if so prompted by the vehicle control module.

A kill switch is provided that, when triggered, may cause the programmable logic device (PLD) to become at least partially reset, disabled, or both. The kill switch may be implemented as a fuse or a volatile battery-backed memory bit. When, for example, a security threat is detected, the switch may be blown, and a reconfiguration of the device initiated in order to zero or clear some or all of the memory and programmable logic of the PLD.

The self-releasing vehicular harness is a harness designed to prevent a driver or rider of a motorcycle from flying over the handlebars during a head-on or upright collision. The self-releasing vehicular harness includes a tether that extends from the harness to a spring-loaded drum located in a housing positioned to the rear of the end user. The housing contains at least one tensioning means that releases the drum in order to enable the tether to unroll thereby releasing the end user from the vehicle in the event of a non-head-on collision or other parameter. An inclinometer detects the angle of the vehicle in order to determine whether to release or lock the spring-loaded drum. A kill switch and / or seat sensor may work in conjunction with the inclinometer to further define parameters for releasing or locking the tether.

The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a system and method to bolster website and mobile authentication providing an additional security layer for access to password protected information. An authorized user is asked to select a kill switch, including one or more image categories or alphanumeric characters that the authorized user would never select while inputting their password. If the kill switch is entered once or too many times, as defined and specified ahead of time by a set of rules and conditions, during password entry, the kill switch kills the password entry operation. User input can be evaluated at the time of entry according to these rules by a rule processing decision engine. Killing the operation can include taking one or more actions, such as locking out the user, sending a notification of breach, and cataloging information about the source of the breach.

The invention comprises a programmable emergency-stop circuit apparatus and method that provides advanced functions not found in other systems. The circuit centralizes the control of high voltage motor power into one place, by providing connections for, in its minimum configuration, several different kill switches, a motors-on button, and an AC motor power relay coil. In the present invention, kill switches, emergency-stop and motors-on buttons, computer ready and watchdog signals are all conveniently connected in one location, alongside the AC motor power relay coil driver.

This patent discloses a vehicle having mounted therein a safety system. The safety system may indicate contact between an external object and the vehicle as the vehicle moves in reverse gear. The indication of contact may include automatically shutting down the vehicle engine, engaging the hand braking system of the vehicle, and honking the vehicle horn. The reverse drive safety system for a vehicle may include arms, a sensor cable that may extend between the arms and connect to a sensor spool. The reverse drive safety system additionally may include a sensing device to sense whether an external object has contacted the sensor cable or the arms and may include an electric motor that winds and unwinds the sensor cable based on a signal from the sensing device or a signal from a reverse indicator. The electric motor also may engage and disengage the vehicles hand brake system based on a signal from the sensing device and the reverse indicator. The sensor device additionally may be in communication with an engine kill switch and the vehicle horn.

A method of providing a dart line and an apparatus for producing the same. Provided is a housing that contains a laser that is mounted to a dartboard. The laser has an adjusting mechanism thereon so that the laser can be positioned at a proper angle so that when electricity is provided to the laser a dart line is projected at a proper distance from the dartboard on the floor. When finished using the dartboard the laser is deactivated by manually using an on / off switch or if a user forgets to manually deactivate the laser, a kill switch is provided such that when properly mounted the door of the dartboard housing compresses the kill switch button to stop the flow of electricity to the laser.

A support member is connected to an exercise device, and extends upward from the connection point to a point above the exercise device. A kill switch is attached to the upper end of the support member. One or more connectors extend downward from the kill switch, and attaches to a body harness configured to be secured around a user's torso and / or other body part(s). In the event of a fall, the downward force created by the weight of the user triggers the kill switch, causing the operation of the exercise device to cease immediately. The length of the connector(s) should provide enough slack so that as the user moves, the kill switch is not falsely triggered the user's movement in performing various exercises. Likewise, the length of the connector(s) should be short enough to catch and suspend the user in the air in the event of a fall.

The present invention includes an Internet-kill switch for physically opening and closing a first Internet connection. The switch receives a remote signal via either a second, dedicated and independent Internet connection or by a cellular (voice) phone connection. A solenoid controlled electromechanical switch opens and closes a physical switch that creates a circuit or cuts a circuit that includes an Internet feed line. The switch arranges between an upstream apparatus such as an Internet modem and a downstream apparatus such as a router. When a cellular module receives a first activation code from a remote source, the solenoid closes the switch, enabling the downstream apparatus to connect normally to the Internet. When the cellular module receives a second activation code the solenoid opens the switch thus physically severing communication between the upstream apparatus and downstream apparatus, thus killing the Internet connection.

A kill-switch control circuit for use with a light-duty combustion engine determines whether to execute a controlled shut down method or an immediate shut down method in response to kill-switch activation. The selection of a shut down method is made, at least in part, by using engine speed readings and by counting engine revolutions. The controlled shut down method utilizes ignition timing delay and / or spark ratio techniques to quickly bring the engine to a stop, yet does so in a controlled manner that avoids backfiring and other undesirable effects. Conversely, the immediate shut down method abruptly stops sending a current to the spark plug.

A safety system for a boat, watercraft or other vehicle includes a kill switch connected to the motor for preventing the motor from running under dangerous circumstances. The system includes a fob that wirelessly communicates with the kill switch, so that the motor only runs when the fob is within a predetermined distance from the captain's console. Other sensors communicate with the kill switch, either hard-wired together or wirelessly, upon detection of dangerous situations, including proximity sensors to detect if a swimmer is near the propeller or if the captain is not in position at the helm, gate sensors to detect when gates on the boat are in an open position, and ladder sensors to detect when a ladder is in a down position. The system may also include an alarm emitting a visual or audible warning to the boat captain based on input from the sensors.

A utility cart includes a sensor or plurality of sensors to determine the state of a cart and secure cart contents. A sensor may be used to determine whether the contents of the cart have been accessed. When the sensor determines that the cart has been accessed, an alarm sequence that sounds an alarm or activates a visual indicator will be initiated. The alarm sequence may be terminated by a kill switch or by using an input device to deactivate the alarm. After the cart is used, the cart is re-stocked and the alarm controller is re-armed to return the cart's alarm system to an access sensing state.

A system and method for providing cyber defense for electronic identification, vehicles, ancillary vehicle platforms, and telematics platforms using blockchain. The vehicle may be a ground-based vehicle, air-based vehicle, roadable aircraft vehicle, sea-based vehicle, autonomous vehicle, or unmanned aerial vehicle. Wherein ancillary vehicle platforms may include, but not limited to, aviation platforms, urban air mobility platforms (UAM), and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The system and method include determining whether a user is an authorized operator of a vehicle, the vehicle including an external display of a digital license tag. If the user is determined to be an unauthorized operator of the vehicle, the system activates a primary kill switch which prevents the activation of the vehicle's digital license tag. If the user is determined to be an authorized operator of the vehicle, the system activates the vehicle's digital license tag and initiates continuous cyber security monitoring of the vehicle while the vehicle is activated. The system obtains data from an Identity and Access Management Enterprise (“IAME”) platform, ancillary vehicle platforms and vehicle telematics platforms during operation of the vehicle until a cyber-attack is detected during the cyber security monitoring. The system activates a secondary kill switch when a cyber-attack is detected. The secondary kill switch disables operation of the vehicle.