Firearm Discharge Prevention via Human Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current firearm safety systems do not integrate with object/human detection systems to prevent accidental discharge when a human is in the line of sight of the firearm, posing a hazard to human safety.
Innovation Solution
A firearm discharge prevention system that uses sensors and a computing device to maintain the trigger and projectile loading mechanisms in an inoperable state when a human is detected within the line of sight or approaching the firearm's cone of danger, allowing the firearm to be operated only when no human is present.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a firearm is designed with traditional safety mechanisms (trigger locking/projection loading locking), then the firearm can be prevented from discharging under certain conditions, but the system cannot detect or respond to human presence in the line of sight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional firearm safety mechanisms (trigger locking and projection loading locking) with external detection systems (sensors, cameras, computers) to create an integrated system. This merging allows the firearm to maintain reliable discharge prevention while adding human detection capability through separate systems that monitor the line of sight and communicate with the firearm's safety mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary systems (sensors, cameras, computers) that act as mediators between the firearm and the operator. These intermediaries detect human presence in the line of sight and communicate this information to the firearm's safety mechanisms, enabling the system to respond to human presence without directly integrating complex detection systems into the firearm itself.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If detection systems (sensors, cameras, computers) are added to monitor human presence, then human safety can be improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the detection and safety functions into separate, independent systems. Detection systems (sensors, cameras, computers) are separated from the firearm's mechanical safety mechanisms. This segmentation allows each system to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall integration, as the systems communicate through standard interfaces rather than requiring complex integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs universal detection systems that can be applied to various firearm types and situations. The same sensor and computer systems can monitor different areas, detect different types of human presence, and interface with different firearm models, reducing the need for custom complex solutions for each application.
3Reliability
If the trigger mechanism is kept inoperable when a human is detected, then discharge prevention is achieved, but the ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of the trigger mechanism, where the operable/inoperable state changes based on real-time detection of human presence. When no human is detected, the trigger remains operable for normal use. When a human is detected in the line of sight, the trigger automatically becomes inoperable. This dynamic state change allows the system to maintain ease of operation during safe conditions while ensuring discharge prevention when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback loops where detection systems continuously monitor the environment and provide real-time information to the trigger mechanism. This feedback allows the trigger to automatically switch between operable and inoperable states based on detected conditions, maintaining ease of operation during safe periods while ensuring prevention during hazardous periods without requiring manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
A firearm is prevented from firing when a human being detection system detects a person is within the range of the firearm by maintaining a trigger mechanism and/or projectile loading mechanism in an inoperable state.