Firearm Emergency Communication Module Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearms lack a modular and adaptable communication system that does not require extensive modification or the purchase of a new firearm, and existing audio/visual recording devices obstruct the user's field of view or have limitations in transmitting data across networks.
Innovation Solution
An emergency assistance device for firearms that is easily retrofitted, allowing communication with emergency services and recording of audio/video without obstructing the user's view, featuring a button or sensor activation, wireless communication, and positioning data transmission, mounted under the barrel or on the magazine to maintain a clear field of view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a person uses traditional means (land line or cell phone) to contact emergency services, then emergency services can be contacted, but the person must remove at least one hand from the firearm, which reduces grip and negatively impacts accuracy and precision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines emergency communication functionality directly with the firearm by integrating a transceiver and activation mechanism into the firearm structure. This merging allows the user to contact emergency services while maintaining grip on the firearm, thus preserving accuracy and precision while enabling emergency communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary activation mechanism (such as a button, sensor, or switch integrated into the firearm) that mediates between the user's grip on the firearm and the need to contact emergency services. This intermediary allows one-handed operation, enabling the user to activate emergency communication without releasing the firearm grip.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a firearm is equipped with integrated radio communications or audio/visual recording devices, then communication and recording capabilities are improved, but extensive modification of the existing firearm or purchase of a new firearm is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the emergency assistance functionality into a separate, modular unit that can be attached to the firearm without modifying the firearm's core structure. This segmentation allows the communication and recording components to be added as an accessory, reducing the complexity of integration while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs the emergency assistance device with multi-functionality, combining transceiver, camera, and microphone capabilities into a single integrated unit that can be attached to various firearms. This universal design allows the same device to provide communication and recording capabilities across different firearm platforms without requiring custom modifications for each firearm type.
3Adaptability or versatility
If audio/visual recording devices are mounted on the firearm, then incident recording capability is improved, but the user's field of view is obstructed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the camera and other recording devices in alternative spatial dimensions relative to the firearm barrel and user's line of sight. By mounting devices on the magazine, under the barrel, or on the stock rather than directly on the barrel where they would obstruct the view, the system captures incident footage while preserving the user's field of view through strategic three-dimensional placement.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention generally relates to an attachment for a firearm that communicates with remote device or person such as emergency services. One embodiment of the present invention is selectively interconnected to a picatinny rail, weaver rail, or other mounting means, and the embodiment includes a button that allows a user to initiate communication with emergency services without removing his or her hands from the firearm.