US12442607 - Weapon usage monitoring system having discharge event monitoring based on multiple sensor authentication

The patent describes a firearm discharge monitoring system that utilizes two sensors to detect acceleration and environmental variables, determining if a discharge has occurred based on specific thresholds. The system includes an event detection module housed within a grip designed for user comfort, enhancing the firearm’s functionality and safety.

Claim 1

1. A system for providing discharge monitoring of a firearm, the system comprising: a first sensor disposed on the firearm that senses a first acceleration along a first axis and sends a first input signal; a second sensor disposed on the firearm that senses a second environmental variable and sends a second input signal; an event detection module that: receives the first input signal and compares the first acceleration to an acceleration threshold indicative of a shot; receives the second input signal and compares the second input signal to a second threshold indicative of a shot; determines whether a discharge has occurred based on both the first signal satisfying the acceleration threshold and the second input signal satisfying the second threshold; and generates an event detection signal based on the determination; and a grip housing selectively coupled to the firearm and including an outer contoured body configured for receiving a hand of a user of the firearm, wherein the event detection module is received by the grip housing, the event detection module and grip housing collectively defining a grip module. a first sensor disposed on the firearm that senses a first acceleration along a first axis and sends a first input signal; a second sensor disposed on the firearm that senses a second environmental variable and sends a second input signal; an event detection module that: receives the first input signal and compares the first acceleration to an acceleration threshold indicative of a shot; receives the second input signal and compares the second input signal to a second threshold indicative of a shot; determines whether a discharge has occurred based on both the first signal satisfying the acceleration threshold and the second input signal satisfying the second threshold; and generates an event detection signal based on the determination; and receives the first input signal and compares the first acceleration to an acceleration threshold indicative of a shot; receives the second input signal and compares the second input signal to a second threshold indicative of a shot; determines whether a discharge has occurred based on both the first signal satisfying the acceleration threshold and the second input signal satisfying the second threshold; and generates an event detection signal based on the determination; and a grip housing selectively coupled to the firearm and including an outer contoured body configured for receiving a hand of a user of the firearm, wherein the event detection module is received by the grip housing, the event detection module and grip housing collectively defining a grip module.

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