US12760992 - Smart system for a holster and methods of making and using the same

The patent describes a smart holster system that includes sensors and a communication interface to monitor usage and detect distress situations. It can log event times and locations, transmit distress signals to law enforcement, and identify patterns indicating potential struggles.

Claim 1

1 . A system for monitoring usage of a holster, the system comprising: a controller; a satellite navigation receiver electrically coupled with the controller; a communication interface electrically coupled with the controller; a first sensor arrangement electrically coupled with the controller and configured for detecting removal of a tool from the holster; and a distress button electrically coupled with the controller; an accelerometer sensor electrically coupled with the controller; and a tilt sensor electrically coupled with the controller, wherein the controller is configured for: logging an event time and an event location associated with detecting an activation of the distress button; transmitting a distress signal via the communication interface to an external computing device upon detecting the activation of the distress button; detecting a pattern of frequent movement of the holster indicating a possible struggle; and transmitting the distress signal based on detecting the pattern of frequent movement, wherein: the distress signal comprises the event time and event location; and the external computing device is located in at least one of a law enforcement vehicle and a law enforcement command center. a controller; a satellite navigation receiver electrically coupled with the controller; a communication interface electrically coupled with the controller; a first sensor arrangement electrically coupled with the controller and configured for detecting removal of a tool from the holster; and a distress button electrically coupled with the controller; an accelerometer sensor electrically coupled with the controller; and a tilt sensor electrically coupled with the controller, wherein the controller is configured for: logging an event time and an event location associated with detecting an activation of the distress button; transmitting a distress signal via the communication interface to an external computing device upon detecting the activation of the distress button; detecting a pattern of frequent movement of the holster indicating a possible struggle; and transmitting the distress signal based on detecting the pattern of frequent movement, wherein: the distress signal comprises the event time and event location; and the external computing device is located in at least one of a law enforcement vehicle and a law enforcement command center. logging an event time and an event location associated with detecting an activation of the distress button; transmitting a distress signal via the communication interface to an external computing device upon detecting the activation of the distress button; detecting a pattern of frequent movement of the holster indicating a possible struggle; and transmitting the distress signal based on detecting the pattern of frequent movement, wherein: the distress signal comprises the event time and event location; and the external computing device is located in at least one of a law enforcement vehicle and a law enforcement command center. the distress signal comprises the event time and event location; and the external computing device is located in at least one of a law enforcement vehicle and a law enforcement command center.

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