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EP1605222B1 - Device for the remote control of the use of a personal weapon and personal weapon with such a device - Google Patents

Device for the remote control of the use of a personal weapon and personal weapon with such a device Download PDF

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EP1605222B1
EP1605222B1 EP04102570A EP04102570A EP1605222B1 EP 1605222 B1 EP1605222 B1 EP 1605222B1 EP 04102570 A EP04102570 A EP 04102570A EP 04102570 A EP04102570 A EP 04102570A EP 1605222 B1 EP1605222 B1 EP 1605222B1
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Rudolf Ritter
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41A—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS COMMON TO BOTH SMALLARMS AND ORDNANCE, e.g. CANNONS; MOUNTINGS FOR SMALLARMS OR ORDNANCE
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  • the present invention relates to a device for remotely controlling the use of a personal weapon and a personal weapon comprising such a control device.
  • the present invention relates to a control device for detecting shots fired by a personal weapon and / or for blocking this personal weapon.
  • US2002 / 0149468 describes a system and method for remotely controlling the use of objects, for example weapons, with the aid of RFID.
  • the RFID can receive and interpret signals for the temporary or final decommissioning or commissioning of the corresponding object.
  • a disadvantage of this system is the short range of the signals, which is only a few hundred meters. So this system can only Control objects in a limited area.
  • the RFID are passive elements that are not suitable for the spontaneous transmission of data. Even if powered locally, they emit RFID only when read by a customized reader.
  • WO-A-01/84069 (which forms a basis for the independent claims 1, 23 and 28) relates to a weapon, the at least one device for dactyloscopic personal identification, at least one light source for illuminating and / or to illuminate the front finger, at least one sensor unit for receiving a fingerprint and a Processing unit for determining the characteristics of the fingerprint has.
  • An object of the invention is thus to propose a control device for remote control of the use of a personal weapon and a personal weapon, which do not have disadvantages of the control devices and the weapons of the prior art.
  • This object is achieved in particular with a personal weapon with such a device and with a method for remote control of the use of a personal weapon with such a control device.
  • control device of the invention the use of a particular personal weapon, for example, from a far remote headquarters are monitored.
  • commands for temporary and / or permanent blocking or the triggering of the weapon can also be sent from a remote monitoring center.
  • the database which is not part of the invention, also allows the storage of information received from various control devices.
  • the control device 2 of the invention is integrated in a personal weapon 1.
  • the personal weapon 1 is, for example, a firearm such as a pistol, a self-loading weapon, etc. It may also be an electric weapon, a warning weapon, a naked weapon, etc.
  • the control device 2 is preferably installed in the manufacture of the weapon 1.
  • at least a portion of the control device 2 of the invention is attached to an existing weapon.
  • the weapon then preferably has fastening elements, which are adapted for secure attachment of the control device 2 on the weapon, on.
  • the control device 2 of the invention comprises a wireless interface 3 in order to be able to communicate bidirectionally via a mobile telecommunications network 7.
  • the interface 3 is a radio interface for communication in a cellular network 7 such as a GSM, UMTS, CDMA or GPRS network or in a wireless LAN (WLAN).
  • the interface 3 may consist of one integrated module or from a insertable in the weapon 1 module in PC Card format or in any other suitable format.
  • the weapon 1 comprises a local wireless interface, such as a Bluetooth, Home RF, IrdA, WLAN or proprietary interface, intended for communication with an external, preferably portable, mobile device, for example a mobile phone is, wherein the external mobile device includes a wireless interface for communication in the network 7.
  • the user of the weapon 1 then preferably also carries the mobile device with him, so that the weapon 1 can communicate via the network 7 through the mobile device.
  • they are preferably secured by being encrypted, for example.
  • the control device 2 of the invention preferably comprises an identification module 6, for example a removable chip card, for identifying the user of the weapon 1 in the network 7.
  • the identification module 6 allows at least one data transmission via the network 7.
  • the data transmission takes place, for example, via SMS, USSD and / or MMS messages and / or via IP packets.
  • a voice connection would be possible over the network 7, it is not necessary for this application.
  • the possibility of being able to set up such a connection with the control device 2 of the weapon 1, can be provided.
  • the control device 2 comprises a detector 4 for detecting events from the weapon 1.
  • the detected events include, for example, each shot fired by the weapon 1.
  • an electrical signal for example an electrical pulse
  • the weapon 1 then includes, for example, a not shown device for converting the mechanical impulses generated by the shots into electrical signals.
  • Other systems for generating the electrical signal in the weapon 1 are also possible within the scope of the invention.
  • an electrical contact can be mechanically opened or closed during each shot, which, for example, leads to the triggering of an electrical signal by a controller, not shown, in the weapon 1.
  • the triggered electrical signal is, for example, a simple electrical pulse or a more complex, for example, digital signal.
  • the detector 4 preferably comprises an electrical line with which the electrical signals generated by the weapon 1 can be received and relayed.
  • control device 2 directly determines the mechanical impact which is generated during firing and spreads in the mechanical structure of the weapon 1.
  • the detector 4 then preferably comprises a sensor which, for example, generates an electrical pulse each time it senses a mechanical pulse of a certain magnitude.
  • the detector 4 is at least partially realized as MEMS (micro electromechanical system).
  • the events are determined by means of a noise, for example the bang.
  • the detector 4 then comprises, for example, an acoustic sensor or a pressure sensor, for example a microphone, which generates an electrical signal at each bang.
  • the control device 2 of the invention receives a signal from the Detector 4.
  • data processing means for example a processor 5, in the control device 2 generate a digital data message containing information about the fired shot.
  • the information contained in the message may include, for example, the time and date of the fired shot, the identity of the user of the weapon 1, the location of the weapon 1 when the shot was fired, and so forth.
  • the time and the date are determined by a clock which is located in the weapon 1, for example in the control device 2.
  • this clock can be adjusted, for example, by the user of the weapon 1.
  • the data about the time and the date of the shot can be falsified.
  • the time and the date are taken from the network 7.
  • the time and date of the network 7 are used. It is also possible to take data from a server (not shown) connected to the network 7 or from a satellite positioning signal, for example from a GPS or Galileo signal.
  • control device 2 comprises an interface for receiving the location determination signals, such as a GPS or a Galileo interface.
  • the message is preferably signed and marked with a time stamp.
  • the identity of the user of the weapon 1 is preferably determined by the identification module 6.
  • the identification module 6 contains a unique identifier, for example an identification number such as an IMSI or an MSISDN number, which also serves to identify them in the network 7. This identification is included in the message, so that the user's personal details, such as his name, address, etc., can be determined, for example, from a database.
  • the database is used, for example, by the operator of the network 7 and the personal details of the users are communicated to the recipient by this distributor.
  • the recipient manages his own database so that he can exercise some control over that data and preferably keep it confidential.
  • the identification of the user of the weapon 1 can therefore preferably take place without intervention of the operator of the network 7.
  • the identification module 6 contains the complete personal details of the user, which are then included as such in the message.
  • the identity of the user includes, for example, his name, address, function, rank, etc.
  • the message is then preferably encrypted so that this data can not be read by unauthorized recipients.
  • the authentication of the user is based on a biometric sensor or on data in an RFID tag.
  • the location of the weapon 1 is determined, for example, in the network 7 by triangulation or by a GPS receiver integrated in the weapon 1, not shown. If the weapon 1 equipped with GPS and / or Galileo means, in addition to the position also azimuth and elevation of the weapon 1 can be determined.
  • the message In order to allow the authentication of the message, it is preferably signed by the identification module 6.
  • the message can also be encrypted by the identification module 6, so that it can only be read by authorized recipients.
  • asymmetric keys may be used in the controller 2 to sign and encrypt the message.
  • the certificate used for this purpose can be issued by the operator of the network 7 or preferably by the operator of a control center 8 or by an authority.
  • the data message is then sent for example by the wireless interface 3 via the network 7 to a receiver, for example a remote center 8, or stored in a memory area, not shown, of the control device 2 or the identification module 6 in the expectation of later sending this message ,
  • the Message is preferably adapted for transmission over the telecommunications network 7. If, for example, the network 7 is a GSM network, then the message is for example an SMS, a USSD or an MMS message. For example, in the case of a GPRS or UMTS network, the message may be sent as e-mail or other IP packets.
  • the times at which the messages are sent are determined using one or more parameters. These parameters include the number of fired shots since the last message, the time interval since the last message, the current use of the weapon 1, the presence of the telecommunications network 7 and / or the location of the weapon 1. In one embodiment of the invention, for example, a message will be displayed automatically sent immediately after each shot. Thus, it is particularly avoided that the messages are stored in the control device 2, which also prevents, for example, a corruption of the data during this storage time.
  • the messages are sent after a certain number of shots and / or after a certain time interval since the last message.
  • a sent message will contain data on multiple shots or multiple messages will be sent simultaneously.
  • the transmission of the stored messages may also be triggered when the weapon 1 is in a particular location, for example when it is in a certain building, for example a barracks, a police station, etc., which is usually the end of an operation matches.
  • the weapon 1 comprises a local wireless interface intended for communication with a portable mobile device
  • the mobile device comprising a wireless interface for communication in the network 7
  • the sending of the data message can be triggered by the activation of this local interface.
  • the sending of the message can also be triggered manually by the user, for example at the end of an operation.
  • the parameters for determining the time interval between two transmitted messages can be adapted, for example by actuating a user interface, not shown, of the control device 2 and / or by commands in messages that are sent to the weapon 1 via the telecommunications network 7.
  • the transmission is preferably repeated until it is successfully completed.
  • the time interval between two consecutive repetitions preferably becomes longer and longer with the number of attempts.
  • the transmission is interrupted after a certain number of attempts. The user is then preferably warned by means of a warning lamp, a sound signal and / or a message on an unillustrated display of the control device 2 and asked to manually trigger the transmission when the connection can be restored.
  • the messages with the information about the shots fired by the weapon 1 are sent to a receiver, for example a central station 8, for example a police headquarters, which is responsible for controlling the weapon and its use. For example, in the case of police arms, notifications from all weapons used in a certain geographical area are sent to a certain police force.
  • the information contained in the messages is analyzed and / or stored there, for example.
  • the information such as the identity of the user, the time and date of the fired shots, the location of the weapon 1 at each shot, etc., are preferably stored in a central database in order to prevent the use of a particular weapon 1 prove the current use of the corresponding weapon 1.
  • the central database is preferably managed by the operator of the center 8 in order to be able to ensure the confidentiality of the information.
  • the messages are preferably also marked with a time stamp so that The reception time and date will also be stored in a secure and irrevocable manner.
  • the weapon 1 is managed by a club, for example, a shooting club, which organizes competitions and / or games with harmless weapons.
  • the data on the use of the weapon 1 are then used, for example, to charge the use of the weapon 1 to the appropriate player, and / or to analyze appropriate operations.
  • the weapon 1 and / or the control device 2 comprises means not shown for identifying and / or authenticating the user of the weapon 1 by means of biometric parameters.
  • biometric parameters include, for example, sensors on the piston of the weapon 1 for detecting the fingerprints of the user, which are then converted in a vector.
  • the generated vector is compared with a reference vector which corresponds to the fingerprints of the user of the identification module 6. If both vectors do not match, that is, if the user is not authenticated, for example, the control device 2 may temporarily or permanently disable the use of the weapon 1.
  • the unauthenticated user may be requested to indicate his identity by means of a user interface of the control device 2 before being allowed to use the weapon 1.
  • the user of the weapon 1 is identified by means of his biometric parameters by comparing the vector with a certain number of reference vectors, each reference vector corresponding to the fingerprints of an authorized user of the weapon 1.
  • the use of the weapon 1 by the control device 2 is allowed only if the current user is one of the allowed users.
  • the reference vector or the reference vectors are stored in the control device 2, for example in the identification module 6.
  • the biometric parameters are sent in a message to the receiver 8, which will perform the authentication and / or identification of the user based on before or after the shot detected reference vectors.
  • the biometric parameters of the user are sent in each message along with the other information about the fired shots, especially if multiple users can use the same weapon 1 or if the user has not been authenticated.
  • the user may be prompted to enter a secret, preferably known only to him, by means of a user interface of the control device 2 to allow the weapon 1 to be used.
  • command signals can be sent by the control device 2 to the weapon 1.
  • the command signals are used, for example, for temporarily or permanently blocking and / or triggering the weapon 1, for example in order to avoid its use before a certain time, or to permanently put the weapon 1 out of operation, for example after the weapon 1 has been lost or stolen has been.
  • the wireless interface 3 of the control device 2 can therefore also preferably receive messages via the telecommunications network 7.
  • the received messages are adapted to the type of the network 7.
  • the messages are thus for example SMS and / or MMS messages in GSM network case 7, e-mail messages and / or other IP packets in the case of UMTS or GPRS network 7, etc.
  • a message received by the controller 2 includes certain characters or character strings that are interpreted by the controller 2 and result in the transmission of the appropriate commands to the weapon 1.
  • the message is signed by the center 8 with its signature so that the weapon 1 can check the origin of the commands.
  • the message is also preferably encrypted with the public signature of the weapon 1, which is stored for example in the identification module 6, so that only this particular weapon 1 can read the message and execute the commands.
  • the command signals sent by the control device 2 of the weapon 1 are, for example, digital electrical signals which are received and interpreted, for example, by a controller of the weapon 1 (not shown).
  • the controller controls, for example, an unillustrated mechanical and / or electronic locking means within the weapon 1 to its temporary or final lock.
  • These blocking means comprise, for example, an electromagnetic actuator which can block the pusher of the weapon 1.
  • a mechanical and / or electrical element within the weapon 1 is destroyed so that it can not be used.
  • control device 2 directly actuates the electronic and / or mechanical locking means of the weapon 1.
  • the message received via the first interface 3 is interpreted in the control device 2 and directly reach the corresponding actuation of the locking means.
  • the command signals can be generated by the control device 2 itself, for example, the weapon 1 after a certain rest period or if the user does not can be authenticated, etc., to lock automatically.
  • the commands are triggered by the control device 2 to the weapon 1 by messages received via the telecommunications network 7.
  • the control device 2 of the invention can send and / or perform signals for firing shots through the weapon 1.
  • the locking means of the weapon 1 also fire shots, for example, by the electromagnetic actuator for blocking the trigger can also operate it.
  • the signals for firing shots can preferably also be triggered by means of messages received via the network 7. Thus, therefore, the firing of shots by the weapon 1 can be controlled remotely.
  • the weapon 1 can not get a message from the center 8, for example because it is in an area where there is no reception from the network 7, it can preferably be used completely manually. For example, it may be manually disabled and / or triggered after a security code has been entered via mechanical or electromechanical input means. Other behavior of the weapon 1 are also possible within the scope of the invention.
  • the weapon 1 may, for example, retain its last status, locked or released, until a connection with the center 8 is again possible. It can also be blocked when there is no connection, for example to avoid abuse during a contest or match.
  • the weapon 1 is triggered only if its internal clock could be calibrated by an external time specification and / or if the time and date could be determined from the network 7 or from a remote server.
  • the weapon 1 comprises, for example on the control device, a display and / or warning lamp to communicate the state of the weapon 1 to the user.
  • a warning diode is activated when the weapon is remotely controlled and / or remotely monitored.
  • Another diode is activated, for example, when the weapon is locked, etc.
  • the control device is preferably powered by batteries in the weapon 1.
  • the batteries are preferably rechargeable batteries, which may be taken out of the weapon 1, for example, to be charged on an adapted charger.
  • the batteries can also be charged directly in the weapon 1, for example, by connecting the weapon for a certain time to an electrical power source. If the battery is empty, and the control device 2 can no longer be fed, preferably the weapon 1 can be used at least for a certain time. The weapon 1 may then lock automatically to prevent unauthorized use. Other behavior of the weapon 1 are at low power of the control device 2 within the scope of the invention also possible. In one embodiment, for example, the weapon 1 is locked as soon as the control device 2 detects a low supply.
  • control device 2 turns off the interface 3 as soon as the available energy is below a certain threshold. But it still works to save the data about the use of the weapon, for example in a log file. After a deeper energy threshold, the weapon 1 may be temporarily and / or permanently disabled. Other combinations of these different behavior are also possible within the scope of the invention.
  • the interface 3 can also be fed separately from the rest of the control device 2, so that messages can be sent and / or received even when empty battery.
  • the data messages sent and / or received by the weapon 1 are preferably signed and / or encrypted to ensure their irrevocability.
  • the contained therein Information and / or commands are considered safe and authentic. For example, they could be used as evidence in the case of a lawsuit.
  • Encryption of messages also ensures that unauthorized recipients of messages can not read them so that, for example, opponents of the weapon 1 user can not know the information about the fired shots.
  • the transmission of the messages is preferably secured end-to-end by performing the encryption with a key known only to the sender and receiver. This means that only the transmitter, for example the control device 2 of the weapon 1, and only the receiver, for example the central 8, can read the information contained therein.
  • the data messages are therefore also confidential to the operator of the network 7.
  • the control device 2 of the invention can be used to monitor various events. For example, signals from the controller 2 may be sent when the weapon 1 is turned on or off, when new ammunition is loaded, when the identification module 6 is changed, when the weapon is moved, etc. These events are preferably as data messages with a Time stamp either the central office 8 sent or stored in the control device 2, for example, in a log file, which is sent, for example, the control center 8 at a certain later time points.
  • each projectile of the weapon 1 is provided with an identification element which can communicate with the control device 2 of the invention.
  • identification elements are, for example, RFID elements with a unique identification number.
  • the transmitted data messages about the fired shots also include the identification number of the fired projectile.
  • a communication on a traffic channel in the network 7 between the control device 2 and the center 8 is opened, for example, during a whole deployment To be able to send data continuously on the channel.
  • Information about the fired shots can thus be sent by the control device 2 in real time to the control center 8. Sound can also be exchanged between the weapon 1 and the center 8 on the useful channel.
  • the control device 2 is thus preferably provided with a loudspeaker, not shown, and / or with a microphone, not shown.
  • the popping of the fire shots, the noises of loading the ammunition in the weapon 1, etc. are transmitted to the center 8 in real time.
  • a conversation between the user of the weapon 1 and the center can be placed on the control device 2.
  • vocal commands and / or information may be exchanged between the user and the center 8.
  • the user asks, for example, through the traffic channel the center 8 to shoot permission, the control panel 8 then replies that the user has the permission and sends a data message to trigger the weapon 1 on the traffic channel.
  • control device 2 is integrated with its wireless interface 3 for communication in the mobile telecommunications network 7 in a personal weapon 1.
  • the control device is integrated in a mobile telecommunication terminal, which is equipped for ejecting projectiles.
  • the control device of the invention then preferably uses, for communication in the mobile telecommunications network 7, the wireless interface of the mobile terminal, which is also used, for example, for the telephone connections set up with the terminal.
  • a weapon is integrated in the mobile radio terminal, which according to the invention can be remotely controlled by means of the control device in the terminal.

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Abstract

The device has a wireless interface (3) for communication in a portable radio telecommunications network (7). A detector (4) determines a personal weapon (1), by an event from a data processor for processing a signal from the detector. A data message is prepared from the signal contained information sent over the wireless interface. An identification module (6) is provided by the identification of the weapon (1) in the telecommunications network. The identification module is a smart card. A storage area stores the data message before it is sent.

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Technisches GebietTechnical area

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Fernkontrollieren der Benutzung einer persönlichen Waffe und eine persönliche Waffe, die eine solche Kontrollvorrichtung umfasst. Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft insbesondere eine Kontrollvorrichtung zur Detektion von durch eine persönliche Waffe gefeuerten Schüsse und/oder zur Sperre dieser persönlichen Waffe.The present invention relates to a device for remotely controlling the use of a personal weapon and a personal weapon comprising such a control device. In particular, the present invention relates to a control device for detecting shots fired by a personal weapon and / or for blocking this personal weapon.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

In gewissen Fällen kann es wünschenswert sein, wissen zu können, wann, wo und durch wen ein Schuss von einer bestimmten persönlichen Waffe abgefeuert wurde. Dies ist beispielsweise der Fall, wenn die Verantwortung für gewisse Schüsse, die während einer Übung oder eines bestimmten Einsatzes abgefeuert wurden, bestimmt werden muss. Im Stande der Technik werden üblicherweise solche Informationen mit Hilfe von Waffen externer Elemente wie zum Beispiel Zeugen, Überwachungskameras, externe Detektoren und/oder dem Schützen selber bestimmt.In certain cases, it may be desirable to know when, where, and by whom a shot was fired from a particular personal weapon. This is the case, for example, when responsibility for certain shots fired during an exercise or mission has to be determined. In the prior art, such information is usually determined by means of weapons of external elements such as witnesses, surveillance cameras, external detectors and / or the shooter himself.

Ausserdem ist es auch manchmal wünschenswert, eine persönliche Waffe auf Distanz sperren und/oder auslösen zu können, um zum Beispiel vor einem Einsatz zu vermeiden, dass ein Schütze ohne Befehl schiesst, oder um eine verlorene Waffe zu deaktivieren.Moreover, it is also sometimes desirable to be able to lock and / or trigger a personal weapon at a distance, for example, to prevent a shooter from firing without a command, or to deactivate a lost weapon.

US2002/0149468 beschreibt ein System und ein Verfahren zum Fernkontrollieren der Benutzung von Objekten, zum Beispiel Waffen, mit Hilfe von RFID. Die RFID können Signale zur temporären oder endgültigen Ausser- oder Inbetriebsetzung des entsprechenden Objektes empfangen und interpretieren. Ein Nachteil dieses Systems ist die kurze Reichweite der Signale, die nur einige hundert Meter beträgt. Dieses System kann also nur Objekte in einem räumlich begrenzten Bereich kontrollieren. Ausserdem sind die RFID passive Elemente, die nicht zum spontanen Senden von Daten geeignet sind. Selbst wenn sie lokal gespeist werden, emittieren RFID nur dann, wenn sie durch einen angepassten Leser gelesen werden. US2002 / 0149468 describes a system and method for remotely controlling the use of objects, for example weapons, with the aid of RFID. The RFID can receive and interpret signals for the temporary or final decommissioning or commissioning of the corresponding object. A disadvantage of this system is the short range of the signals, which is only a few hundred meters. So this system can only Control objects in a limited area. In addition, the RFID are passive elements that are not suitable for the spontaneous transmission of data. Even if powered locally, they emit RFID only when read by a customized reader.

WO-A-01/84069 (welche eine Grundlage für die unabhängigen Ansprüche 1, 23 und 28 bildet) betrifft eine Waffe, die mindestens eine Vorrichtung zur daktyloskopischen Personenidentifikation, mindestens eine Lichtquelle zum Beleuchten und/oder zum Durchleuchten des vorderen Finger, mindestens einer Sensoreinheit zur Aufnahme eines Fingerabdrucks und einer Verarbeitungseinheit zum Bestimmen der Charakteristika des Fingerabdrucks aufweist. WO-A-01/84069 (which forms a basis for the independent claims 1, 23 and 28) relates to a weapon, the at least one device for dactyloscopic personal identification, at least one light source for illuminating and / or to illuminate the front finger, at least one sensor unit for receiving a fingerprint and a Processing unit for determining the characteristics of the fingerprint has.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Ein Ziel der Erfindung ist also, eine Kontrollvorrichtung zum Fernkontrollieren der Benutzung einer persönlichen Waffe und eine persönliche Waffe vorzuschlagen, welche Nachteile der Kontrollvorrichtungen und der Waffen des Standes der Technik nicht aufweisen.An object of the invention is thus to propose a control device for remote control of the use of a personal weapon and a personal weapon, which do not have disadvantages of the control devices and the weapons of the prior art.

Dieses Ziel wird mit einer Kontrollvorrichtung und einer persönlichen Waffe erreicht, welche die Merkmale des entsprechenden unabhängigen Anspruches aufweist. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen werden ausserdem durch die abhängigen Ansprüche gegeben.This object is achieved with a control device and a personal weapon having the features of the corresponding independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are also given by the dependent claims.

Erreicht wird dieses Ziel insbesondere mit einer Kontrollvorrichtung zum Fernkontrollieren der Benutzung einer persönlichen Waffe entsprechend dem unabhängigen Anspruch.This object is achieved in particular with a control device for remote control of the use of a personal weapon according to the independent claim.

Erreicht wird dieses Ziel insbesondere auch mit einer persönlichen Waffe mit einer solchen Vorrichtung und mit einem Verfahren zum Fernkontrollieren der Benutzung einer persönlichen Waffe mit einer solchen Kontrollvorrichtung.This object is achieved in particular with a personal weapon with such a device and with a method for remote control of the use of a personal weapon with such a control device.

Dank der Kontrollvorrichtung der Erfindung kann die Benutzung einer bestimmten persönlichen Waffe zum Beispiel aus einer weit entfernten Zentrale überwacht werden. In einer Variante der Erfindung können auch Befehle zur temporären und/oder endgültigen Sperre oder dem Auslösen der Waffe aus einer entfernten Überwachungszentrale gesendet werden. Die Datenbank, welche nicht Bestandteil der Erfindung ist, erlaubt ausserdem die Speicherung der aus verschiedenen Kontrollvorrichtungen empfangenen Informationen.Thanks to the control device of the invention, the use of a particular personal weapon, for example, from a far remote headquarters are monitored. In a variant of the invention, commands for temporary and / or permanent blocking or the triggering of the weapon can also be sent from a remote monitoring center. The database, which is not part of the invention, also allows the storage of information received from various control devices.

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  • Fig. 1 a schematic representation of the control device according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

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In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung in einer persönlichen Waffe 1 integriert. Die persönliche Waffe 1 ist zum Beispiel eine Feuerwaffe wie eine Pistole, eine Selbstladewaffe, usw. Sie kann aber auch eine elektrische Waffe, eine Warnwaffe, eine blanke Waffe, usw., sein. Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 wird vorzugsweise bei der Herstellung der Waffe 1 eingebaut. In einer anderen Ausführungsform wird mindestens ein Teil der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung an eine bestehende Waffe angebracht. Die Waffe weist dann vorzugsweise Befestigungselemente, die zur sicheren Befestigung der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 auf der Waffe angepasst sind, auf.In a preferred embodiment, the control device 2 of the invention is integrated in a personal weapon 1. The personal weapon 1 is, for example, a firearm such as a pistol, a self-loading weapon, etc. It may also be an electric weapon, a warning weapon, a naked weapon, etc. The control device 2 is preferably installed in the manufacture of the weapon 1. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the control device 2 of the invention is attached to an existing weapon. The weapon then preferably has fastening elements, which are adapted for secure attachment of the control device 2 on the weapon, on.

Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung umfasst eine drahtlose Schnittstelle 3, um über ein mobiles Telekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 vorzugsweise bidirektional kommunizieren zu können. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Schnittstelle 3 eine Funkschnittstelle zur Kommunikation in einem zellularen Netzwerk 7 wie zum Beispiel einem GSM, UMTS, CDMA oder GPRS Netzwerk oder in einem Wireless LAN (WLAN). Die Schnittstelle 3 besteht möglicherweise aus einem integrierten Modul oder aus einem in der Waffe 1 einschiebbaren Modul im PC-Card Format oder in einem anderen geeigneten Format.The control device 2 of the invention comprises a wireless interface 3 in order to be able to communicate bidirectionally via a mobile telecommunications network 7. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the interface 3 is a radio interface for communication in a cellular network 7 such as a GSM, UMTS, CDMA or GPRS network or in a wireless LAN (WLAN). The interface 3 may consist of one integrated module or from a insertable in the weapon 1 module in PC Card format or in any other suitable format.

In einer anderen nicht dargestellten Ausführungsform der Erfindung umfasst die Waffe 1 eine lokale drahtlose Schnittstelle wie zum Beispiel eine Bluetooth, Home-RF, IrdA, WLAN oder proprietäre Schnittstelle, die zur Kommunikation mit einem externen vorzugsweise tragbaren Mobilgerät, zum Beispiel mit einem Mobiltelefon, vorgesehen ist, wobei das externe Mobilgerät eine drahtlose Schnittstelle zur Kommunikation im Netzwerk 7 umfasst. Der Benutzer der Waffe 1 trägt dann vorzugsweise auch das Mobilgerät mit sich, damit die Waffe 1 über dem Netzwerk 7 durch das Mobilgerät kommunizieren kann. Um die Vertraulichkeit der Kommunikationen zwischen der Waffe 1 und dem Mobilgerät zu gewährleisten, werden sie vorzugsweise gesichert, indem sie zum Beispiel verschlüsselt werden.In another embodiment of the invention, not shown, the weapon 1 comprises a local wireless interface, such as a Bluetooth, Home RF, IrdA, WLAN or proprietary interface, intended for communication with an external, preferably portable, mobile device, for example a mobile phone is, wherein the external mobile device includes a wireless interface for communication in the network 7. The user of the weapon 1 then preferably also carries the mobile device with him, so that the weapon 1 can communicate via the network 7 through the mobile device. In order to ensure the confidentiality of the communications between the weapon 1 and the mobile device, they are preferably secured by being encrypted, for example.

Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung umfasst vorzugsweise ein Identifizierungsmodul 6, beispielsweise eine herausnehmbare Chip-Karte, zur Identifizierung des Benutzers der Waffe 1 im Netzwerk 7. Das Identifizierungsmodul 6 erlaubt zumindest eine Datenübertragung über das Netzwerk 7. Die Datenübertragung erfolgt zum Beispiel über SMS, USSD und/oder MMS Meldungen und/oder über IP-Pakete. Obwohl eine Sprachverbindung über das Netzwerk 7 möglich wäre, ist sie für diese Anwendung nicht notwendig. Wie später erläutert, kann aber im Rahmen der Erfindung die Möglichkeit, eine solche Verbindung mit der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Waffe 1 aufstellen zu können, vorgesehen werden.The control device 2 of the invention preferably comprises an identification module 6, for example a removable chip card, for identifying the user of the weapon 1 in the network 7. The identification module 6 allows at least one data transmission via the network 7. The data transmission takes place, for example, via SMS, USSD and / or MMS messages and / or via IP packets. Although a voice connection would be possible over the network 7, it is not necessary for this application. As explained later, but within the scope of the invention, the possibility of being able to set up such a connection with the control device 2 of the weapon 1, can be provided.

Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 umfasst einen Detektor 4 zur Ermittlung von Ereignissen aus der Waffe 1. Die ermittelten Ereignisse umfassen zum Beispiel jedem durch die Waffe 1 abgefeuerten Schuss.The control device 2 comprises a detector 4 for detecting events from the weapon 1. The detected events include, for example, each shot fired by the weapon 1.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird in der Waffe 1 bei jedem abgefeuerten Schuss ein elektrisches Signal, zum Beispiel ein elektrischer Impuls erzeugt. Die Waffe 1 umfasst dann zum Beispiel eine nicht dargestellte Vorrichtung zur Umwandlung der durch die Schüsse erzeugten mechanischen Impulse in elektrische Signale. Andere Systeme zur Erzeugung des elektrischen Signals in der Waffe 1 sind im Rahmen der Erfindung auch möglich. Es kann beispielsweise ein elektrischer Kontakt bei jedem Schuss mechanisch geöffnet oder geschlossen werden, was zum Beispiel zur Auslösung eines elektrischen Signals durch einen nicht dargestellten Kontroller in der Waffe 1 führt. Das ausgelöste elektrische Signal ist zum Beispiel ein einfacher elektrischer Impuls oder ein komplexeres zum Beispiel digitales Signal. Gemäss dieser Ausführungsform der Erfindung umfasst vorzugsweise der Detektor 4 eine elektrische Leitung, mit welcher die durch die Waffe 1 erzeugten elektrischen Signale empfangen und weitergeleitet werden können.In a preferred embodiment, an electrical signal, for example an electrical pulse, is generated in the weapon 1 with each fired shot. The weapon 1 then includes, for example, a not shown device for converting the mechanical impulses generated by the shots into electrical signals. Other systems for generating the electrical signal in the weapon 1 are also possible within the scope of the invention. For example, an electrical contact can be mechanically opened or closed during each shot, which, for example, leads to the triggering of an electrical signal by a controller, not shown, in the weapon 1. The triggered electrical signal is, for example, a simple electrical pulse or a more complex, for example, digital signal. According to this embodiment of the invention, the detector 4 preferably comprises an electrical line with which the electrical signals generated by the weapon 1 can be received and relayed.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ermittelt die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 direkt den mechanischen Stoss, welcher beim Schuss erzeugt wird und sich in der mechanischen Struktur der Waffe 1 verbreitet. Der Detektor 4 umfasst dann vorzugsweise einen Sensor, welcher zum Beispiel jedes Mal wenn er einen mechanischen Impuls einer gewissen Stärke fühlt einen elektrischen Impuls erzeugt. In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird der Detektor 4 mindestens teilweise als MEMS (micro electromechanical system) realisiert.In a further embodiment, the control device 2 directly determines the mechanical impact which is generated during firing and spreads in the mechanical structure of the weapon 1. The detector 4 then preferably comprises a sensor which, for example, generates an electrical pulse each time it senses a mechanical pulse of a certain magnitude. In one embodiment of the invention, the detector 4 is at least partially realized as MEMS (micro electromechanical system).

In einer noch weiteren Ausführungsform werden die Ereignisse, zum Beispiel die gefeuerten Schüsse, mit Hilfe von einem Lärm, zum Beispiel dem Knallen, ermittelt. Der Detektor 4 umfasst dann zum Beispiel einen akustischen Sensor oder einen Drucksensor, zum Beispiel ein Mikrophon, welches ein elektrisches Signal bei jedem Knallen erzeugt.In yet another embodiment, the events, for example the fired shots, are determined by means of a noise, for example the bang. The detector 4 then comprises, for example, an acoustic sensor or a pressure sensor, for example a microphone, which generates an electrical signal at each bang.

In noch weiteren Ausführungsformen der Erfindung werden noch andere Typen von überwachten Ereignissen wie zum Beispiel Kombinationen von Druck-, Gas- und/oder Temperaturvariationen vom Detektor 4 ermittelt.In yet further embodiments of the invention, other types of monitored events, such as combinations of pressure, gas, and / or temperature variations, are determined by the detector 4.

Bei jedem durch die Waffe 1 abgefeuerten Schuss empfängt vorzugsweise die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung ein Signal aus dem Detektor 4. Für jedes empfangene Signal erzeugen Datenverarbeitungsmittel, zum Beispiel ein Prozessor 5, in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 eine digitale Datenmeldung, die Informationen über den gefeuerten Schuss enthält. Wie später erläutert können die in der Meldung enthaltenen Informationen zum Beispiel die Uhrzeit und das Datum des gefeuerten Schusses, die Identität des Benutzers der Waffe 1, den Standort der Waffe 1 als der Schuss gefeuert wurde, usw., umfassen.At each shot fired by the weapon 1, preferably, the control device 2 of the invention receives a signal from the Detector 4. For each received signal, data processing means, for example a processor 5, in the control device 2 generate a digital data message containing information about the fired shot. As explained later, the information contained in the message may include, for example, the time and date of the fired shot, the identity of the user of the weapon 1, the location of the weapon 1 when the shot was fired, and so forth.

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung werden die Uhrzeit und das Datum durch eine Uhr ermittelt, die sich in der Waffe 1, beispielsweise in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2, befindet. Ein Nachteil dieser Ausführungsform ist, dass diese Uhr zum Beispiel durch den Benutzer der Waffe 1 verstellt werden kann. Es können also die Daten über die Uhrzeit und das Datum des Schusses verfälscht werden. Um eine solche Verfälschung zu vermeiden werden in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung die Uhrzeit und das Datum aus dem Netzwerk 7 entnommen. Es werden zum Beispiel die Uhrzeit und das Datum des Netzwerks 7 benutzt. Es können auch Daten aus einem nicht dargestellten am Netzwerk 7 angeschlossenen Server oder aus einem sattelitären Standortbestimmungssignal, zum Beispiel aus einem GPS oder Galileo Signal, entnommen werden. In diesem letzten Fall umfasst vorzugsweise die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 eine Schnittstelle zum Empfang der Standortbestimmungssignale wie zum Beispiel eine GPS oder eine Galileo Schnittstelle. Um eine spätere Verfälschung dieser Daten nach der Aufbereitung der Meldung zu vermeiden wird die Meldung vorzugsweise signiert und mit einem Zeitstempel markiert.In one embodiment of the invention, the time and the date are determined by a clock which is located in the weapon 1, for example in the control device 2. A disadvantage of this embodiment is that this clock can be adjusted, for example, by the user of the weapon 1. Thus, the data about the time and the date of the shot can be falsified. In order to avoid such a falsification, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the time and the date are taken from the network 7. For example, the time and date of the network 7 are used. It is also possible to take data from a server (not shown) connected to the network 7 or from a satellite positioning signal, for example from a GPS or Galileo signal. In this last case, preferably, the control device 2 comprises an interface for receiving the location determination signals, such as a GPS or a Galileo interface. In order to avoid a subsequent falsification of this data after the preparation of the message, the message is preferably signed and marked with a time stamp.

Die Identität des Benutzers der Waffe 1 wird vorzugsweise durch das Identifizierungsmodul 6 ermittelt. In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung enthält das Identifizierungsmodul 6 eine eindeutige Identifizierung, zum Beispiel eine Identifizierungsnummer wie eine IMSI oder eine MSISDN Nummer, die auch zu ihrer Identifizierung im Netzwerk 7 dient. Diese Identifizierung wird in der Meldung einbezogen, damit die Personalien des Benutzers zum Beispiel sein Name, Adresse, usw., beispielsweise aus einer Datenbank ermittelt werden können. Die Datenbank wird zum Beispiel durch den Betreiber des Netzwerks 7 verwaltet und die Personalien der Benutzer werden dem Empfänger durch diesen Vertreiber mitgeteilt. Vorzugsweise verwaltet aber der Empfänger seine eigene Datenbank, damit er eine gewisse Kontrolle über diese Daten ausüben kann und sie vorzugsweise vertraulich bleiben. Die Identifizierung des Benutzers der Waffe 1 kann also vorzugsweise ohne Eingriff des Betreibers des Netzwerks 7 erfolgen. In einer Variante der Erfindung enthält das Identifizierungsmodul 6 die vollständigen Personalien des Benutzers, die dann als solche in die Meldung einbezogen werden. Die Identität des Benutzers umfasst zum Beispiel sein Name, Adresse, Funktion, seinen Rang, usw. Die Meldung wird dann vorzugsweise verschlüsselt, damit diese Daten durch unbefugte Empfänger nicht gelesen werden können. In einer Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung basiert die Authentifizierung des Benutzers auf einem biometrischen Sensor oder auf Daten in einem RFID-Tag.The identity of the user of the weapon 1 is preferably determined by the identification module 6. In one embodiment of the invention, the identification module 6 contains a unique identifier, for example an identification number such as an IMSI or an MSISDN number, which also serves to identify them in the network 7. This identification is included in the message, so that the user's personal details, such as his name, address, etc., can be determined, for example, from a database. The database is used, for example, by the operator of the network 7 and the personal details of the users are communicated to the recipient by this distributor. Preferably, however, the recipient manages his own database so that he can exercise some control over that data and preferably keep it confidential. The identification of the user of the weapon 1 can therefore preferably take place without intervention of the operator of the network 7. In a variant of the invention, the identification module 6 contains the complete personal details of the user, which are then included as such in the message. The identity of the user includes, for example, his name, address, function, rank, etc. The message is then preferably encrypted so that this data can not be read by unauthorized recipients. In an embodiment variant of the invention, the authentication of the user is based on a biometric sensor or on data in an RFID tag.

Der Standort der Waffe 1 wird beispielsweise im Netzwerk 7 durch Triangulation oder durch einen nicht dargestellten in der Waffe 1 integrierten GPS-Empfänger ermittelt. Ist die Waffe 1 mit GPS und/oder Galileo Mitteln bestückt, kann zusätzlich zur Position ebenfalls Azimut und Elevation der Waffe 1 ermittelt werden.The location of the weapon 1 is determined, for example, in the network 7 by triangulation or by a GPS receiver integrated in the weapon 1, not shown. If the weapon 1 equipped with GPS and / or Galileo means, in addition to the position also azimuth and elevation of the weapon 1 can be determined.

Um die Authentifizierung der Meldung zu erlauben, wird sie vorzugsweise durch das Identifizierungsmodul 6 signiert. Die Meldung kann auch vom Identifizierungsmodul 6 verschlüsselt werden, damit sie nur durch befugte Empfänger gelesen werden kann. Es können auch asymmetrische Schlüssel in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 verwendet werden, um die Meldung zu signieren und zu verschlüsseln. Der dazu verwendete Zertifikat kann vom Betreiber des Netzwerks 7 oder vorzugsweise vom Betreiber einer Zentrale 8 oder von einer Behörde ausgestellt werden.In order to allow the authentication of the message, it is preferably signed by the identification module 6. The message can also be encrypted by the identification module 6, so that it can only be read by authorized recipients. Also, asymmetric keys may be used in the controller 2 to sign and encrypt the message. The certificate used for this purpose can be issued by the operator of the network 7 or preferably by the operator of a control center 8 or by an authority.

Die Datenmeldung wird dann zum Beispiel durch die drahtlose Schnittstelle 3 über das Netzwerk 7 an einen Empfänger, zum Beispiel einer entfernten Zentrale 8, gesendet, oder in einem nicht dargestellten Speicherbereich der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 oder des Identifizierungsmoduls 6 in der Erwartung eines späteren Sendens dieser Meldung gespeichert. Die Meldung ist vorzugsweise zur Übertragung über das Telekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 angepasst. Ist das Netzwerk 7 beispielsweise ein GSM-Netzwerk, dann ist die Meldung zum Beispiel eine SMS-, eine USSD- oder eine MMS-Meldung. Im Falle eines GPRS- oder UMTS-Netzwerks kann die Meldung zum Beispiel als E-Mail oder anderes IP-Pakete gesendet werden.The data message is then sent for example by the wireless interface 3 via the network 7 to a receiver, for example a remote center 8, or stored in a memory area, not shown, of the control device 2 or the identification module 6 in the expectation of later sending this message , The Message is preferably adapted for transmission over the telecommunications network 7. If, for example, the network 7 is a GSM network, then the message is for example an SMS, a USSD or an MMS message. For example, in the case of a GPRS or UMTS network, the message may be sent as e-mail or other IP packets.

Die Zeitpunkte zu welchen die Meldungen gesendet werden, werden mit Hilfe von einem oder mehreren Parametern bestimmt. Diese Parameter umfassen die Anzahl gefeuerte Schüsse seit der letzten Meldung, das Zeitintervall seit der letzten Meldung, der momentane Einsatz der Waffe 1, das Vorhandensein des Telekommunikationsnetzwerks 7 und/oder der Standort der Waffe 1. In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird zum Beispiel eine Meldung automatisch unmittelbar nach jedem Schuss gesendet. Somit wird insbesondere vermieden, dass die Meldungen in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 gespeichert werden, was auch zum Beispiel eine Verfälschung der Daten während dieser Speicherzeit verhindert.The times at which the messages are sent are determined using one or more parameters. These parameters include the number of fired shots since the last message, the time interval since the last message, the current use of the weapon 1, the presence of the telecommunications network 7 and / or the location of the weapon 1. In one embodiment of the invention, for example, a message will be displayed automatically sent immediately after each shot. Thus, it is particularly avoided that the messages are stored in the control device 2, which also prevents, for example, a corruption of the data during this storage time.

In anderen Ausführungsformen werden die Meldungen zum Beispiel nach einer gewissen Anzahl Schüsse und/oder nach einem gewissen Zeitintervall seit der letzten Meldung gesendet. In diesen Fällen beinhaltet eine ausgesandte Meldung Daten über mehrere Schüsse oder es werden mehrere Meldungen gleichzeitig gesendet. Die Aussendung der gespeicherten Meldungen kann auch getriggert werden, wenn die Waffe 1 sich in einem bestimmten Standort befindet, zum Beispiel wenn sie in einem gewissen Gebäude, zum Beispiel einer Kaserne, einer Polizeistation, usw., ist, was üblicherweise mit dem Ende eines Einsatzes übereinstimmt.For example, in other embodiments, the messages are sent after a certain number of shots and / or after a certain time interval since the last message. In these cases, a sent message will contain data on multiple shots or multiple messages will be sent simultaneously. The transmission of the stored messages may also be triggered when the weapon 1 is in a particular location, for example when it is in a certain building, for example a barracks, a police station, etc., which is usually the end of an operation matches.

Umfasst die Waffe 1 eine lokale drahtlose Schnittstelle, die zur Kommunikation mit einem tragbaren Mobilgerät vorgesehen ist, wobei das Mobilgerät eine drahtlose Schnittstelle zur Kommunikation im Netzwerk 7 umfasst, kann das Senden der Datenmeldung durch die Aktivierung dieser lokalen Schnittstelle getriggert werden. Vorzugsweise kann das Senden der Meldung auch manuell durch den Benutzer zum Beispiel am Ende eines Einsatzes getriggert werden.If the weapon 1 comprises a local wireless interface intended for communication with a portable mobile device, the mobile device comprising a wireless interface for communication in the network 7, the sending of the data message can be triggered by the activation of this local interface. Preferably, the sending of the message can also be triggered manually by the user, for example at the end of an operation.

Die Parameter zur Bestimmung des Zeitintervalls zwischen zwei gesendeten Meldungen können angepasst werden, zum Beispiel durch Betätigung einer nicht dargestellten Benutzerschnittstelle der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 und/oder durch Befehle in Meldungen, die der Waffe 1 über das Telekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 gesendet werden.The parameters for determining the time interval between two transmitted messages can be adapted, for example by actuating a user interface, not shown, of the control device 2 and / or by commands in messages that are sent to the weapon 1 via the telecommunications network 7.

Falls am für die Aussendung vorgesehenen Zeitpunkt keine Meldung gesendet werden kann, weil zum Beispiel keine Verbindung mit dem Netzwerk 7 aufgebaut werden kann, wird vorzugsweise das Senden wiederholt, bis es erfolgreich durchgeführt wird. Das Zeitintervaii zwischen zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Wiederholungen wird vorzugsweise immer länger mit der Anzahl der Versuche. In einer Variante der Erfindung wird nach einer gewissen Anzahl Versuche das Senden unterbrochen. Der Benutzer wird dann vorzugsweise mit Hilfe einer Warnlampe, eines Tonsignals und/oder einer Meldung auf einer nicht dargestellten Anzeige der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 davor gewarnt und gebeten, das Senden manuell zu triggern, wenn die Verbindung wieder herstellbar ist.If no message can be sent at the time scheduled for transmission because, for example, no connection to the network 7 can be established, the transmission is preferably repeated until it is successfully completed. The time interval between two consecutive repetitions preferably becomes longer and longer with the number of attempts. In a variant of the invention, the transmission is interrupted after a certain number of attempts. The user is then preferably warned by means of a warning lamp, a sound signal and / or a message on an unillustrated display of the control device 2 and asked to manually trigger the transmission when the connection can be restored.

Die Meldungen mit den Informationen über die von der Waffe 1 abgefeuerten Schüsse werden einem Empfänger, zum Beispiel einer Zentrale 8, beispielsweise einer Polizeizentrale, gesendet, welche für das Kontrollieren der Waffe und deren Einsatz verantwortlich ist. Im Falle von Polizeiwaffen werden zum Beispiel die Meldungen aus allen in einem gewissen geographischen Bereich eingesetzten Waffen zu einer gewissen Polizeizentrale gesendet. Die in den Meldungen enthaltenen Informationen werden dort zum Beispiel analysiert und/oder gespeichert. Die Informationen wie die Identität des Benutzers, die Uhrzeit und das Datum der abgefeuerten Schüsse, der Standort der Waffe 1 bei jedem Schuss, usw., werden vorzugsweise in einer zentralen Datenbank gespeichert, um im Falle einer Klage gegen die Benutzung einer bestimmten Waffe 1 den aktuellen Einsatz der entsprechenden Waffe 1 beweisen zu können. Die zentrale Datenbank wird vorzugsweise durch den Betreiber der Zentrale 8 verwaltet, um die Vertraulichkeit der Informationen gewährleisten zu können. Beim Empfang werden die Meldungen vorzugsweise ebenfalls mit einem Zeitstempel markiert, damit die Empfangszeit und -datum auch in einer sicheren und unwiderruflichen Weise gespeichert werden.The messages with the information about the shots fired by the weapon 1 are sent to a receiver, for example a central station 8, for example a police headquarters, which is responsible for controlling the weapon and its use. For example, in the case of police arms, notifications from all weapons used in a certain geographical area are sent to a certain police force. The information contained in the messages is analyzed and / or stored there, for example. The information such as the identity of the user, the time and date of the fired shots, the location of the weapon 1 at each shot, etc., are preferably stored in a central database in order to prevent the use of a particular weapon 1 prove the current use of the corresponding weapon 1. The central database is preferably managed by the operator of the center 8 in order to be able to ensure the confidentiality of the information. Upon receipt, the messages are preferably also marked with a time stamp so that The reception time and date will also be stored in a secure and irrevocable manner.

In einer Variante der Erfindung wird die Waffe 1 durch einen Verein zum Beispiel einen Schiessverein verwaltet, welcher Wettbewerbe und/oder Spiele mit harmlosen Waffen organisiert. Die Daten über die Benutzung der Waffe 1 werden dann zum Beispiel dazu gebraucht, um die Benutzung der Waffe 1 dem entsprechenden Spieler zu verrechnen, und/oder um entsprechende Einsätze zu analysieren.In a variant of the invention, the weapon 1 is managed by a club, for example, a shooting club, which organizes competitions and / or games with harmless weapons. The data on the use of the weapon 1 are then used, for example, to charge the use of the weapon 1 to the appropriate player, and / or to analyze appropriate operations.

In einer Variante der Erfindung umfasst die Waffe 1 und/oder die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 nicht dargestellte Mittel zur Identifizierung und/oder Authentisierung des Benutzers der Waffe 1 mit Hilfe von biometrischen Parametern. Diese Mittel umfassen zum Beispiel Sensoren auf dem Kolben der Waffe 1 zur Erkennung der Fingerabdrücke des Benutzers, die dann in einem Vektor gewandelt werden. Zur Authentisierung des Benutzers wird zum Beispiel der erzeugte Vektor mit einem Referenzvektor verglichen, welcher den Fingerabdrücken des Benutzers des Identifizierungsmoduls 6 entspricht. Wenn beide Vektoren nicht übereinstimmen, das heisst wenn der Benutzer nicht authentifiziert wird, kann zum Beispiel die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 die Benutzung der Waffe 1 temporär oder endgültig sperren. In einer Variante kann der nicht authentifizierte Benutzer aufgefordert werden, seine Identität mit Hilfe einer Benutzerschnittstelle der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 anzugeben, bevor ihm die Benutzung der Waffe 1 erlaubt wird.In a variant of the invention, the weapon 1 and / or the control device 2 comprises means not shown for identifying and / or authenticating the user of the weapon 1 by means of biometric parameters. These means include, for example, sensors on the piston of the weapon 1 for detecting the fingerprints of the user, which are then converted in a vector. To authenticate the user, for example, the generated vector is compared with a reference vector which corresponds to the fingerprints of the user of the identification module 6. If both vectors do not match, that is, if the user is not authenticated, for example, the control device 2 may temporarily or permanently disable the use of the weapon 1. In a variant, the unauthenticated user may be requested to indicate his identity by means of a user interface of the control device 2 before being allowed to use the weapon 1.

In einer Variante der Erfindung wird der Benutzer der Waffe 1 mit Hilfe seiner biometrischen Parametern identifiziert, indem der Vektor mit einer gewissen Anzahl Referenzvektoren verglichen wird, wobei jeder Referenzvektor den Fingerabdrücken eines befugten Benutzers der Waffe 1 entspricht. Vorzugsweise wird die Benutzung der Waffe 1 durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 nur dann erlaubt, wenn der aktuelle Benutzer einer der erlaubten Benutzern ist.In a variant of the invention, the user of the weapon 1 is identified by means of his biometric parameters by comparing the vector with a certain number of reference vectors, each reference vector corresponding to the fingerprints of an authorized user of the weapon 1. Preferably, the use of the weapon 1 by the control device 2 is allowed only if the current user is one of the allowed users.

Vorzugsweise werden der Referenzvektor oder die Referenzvektoren in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 beispielsweise im Identifizierungsmodul 6 gespeichert.Preferably, the reference vector or the reference vectors are stored in the control device 2, for example in the identification module 6.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform werden die biometrischen Parameter in einer Meldung dem Empfänger 8 gesendet, welcher die Authentifizierung und/oder Identifizierung des Benutzers anhand von vor oder nach dem Schuss ermittelten Referenzvektoren durchführen wird.In a further embodiment, the biometric parameters are sent in a message to the receiver 8, which will perform the authentication and / or identification of the user based on before or after the shot detected reference vectors.

Vorzugsweise werden die biometrischen Parameter des Benutzers in jeder Meldung zusammen mit den anderen Informationen über die abgefeuerten Schüsse gesendet, insbesondere wenn mehrere Benutzer die gleiche Waffe 1 benutzen können oder wenn der Benutzer nicht authentifiziert wurde.Preferably, the biometric parameters of the user are sent in each message along with the other information about the fired shots, especially if multiple users can use the same weapon 1 or if the user has not been authenticated.

Andere Identifizierungs- und/oder Authentifizierungsmittel sind im Rahmen der Erfindung auch möglich. Der Benutzer kann zum Beispiel aufgefordert werden, ein vorzugsweise nur ihm bekanntes Geheimnis mit Hilfe einer Benutzerschnittstelle der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 einzugeben, um die Benutzung der Waffe 1 zu ermöglichen.Other identification and / or authentication means are also possible within the scope of the invention. For example, the user may be prompted to enter a secret, preferably known only to him, by means of a user interface of the control device 2 to allow the weapon 1 to be used.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung können Befehlssignale durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 an die Waffe 1 gesendet werden. Die Befehlssignale dienen zum Beispiel zur temporären oder endgültigen Sperrung und/oder Auslösung der Waffe 1, zum Beispiel um ihren Einsatz vor einem gewissen Zeitpunkt zu vermeiden, oder um die Waffe 1 endgültig ausser Betrieb zu setzen, zum Beispiel nachdem die Waffe 1 verloren oder gestohlen wurde.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, command signals can be sent by the control device 2 to the weapon 1. The command signals are used, for example, for temporarily or permanently blocking and / or triggering the weapon 1, for example in order to avoid its use before a certain time, or to permanently put the weapon 1 out of operation, for example after the weapon 1 has been lost or stolen has been.

Die drahtlose Schnittstelle 3 der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 kann also vorzugsweise auch Meldungen über das Telekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 empfangen. Wie bei der Aussendung von Meldungen sind die empfangenen Meldungen dem Typ des Netzwerks 7 angepasst. Die Meldungen sind somit zum Beispiel SMS- und/oder MMS-Meldungen im Falle eines GSM-Netzwerks 7, E-Mail Nachrichten und/oder andere IP-Pakete im Falle eines UMTS- oder GPRS Netzwerks 7, usw.The wireless interface 3 of the control device 2 can therefore also preferably receive messages via the telecommunications network 7. As with the transmission of messages, the received messages are adapted to the type of the network 7. The messages are thus for example SMS and / or MMS messages in GSM network case 7, e-mail messages and / or other IP packets in the case of UMTS or GPRS network 7, etc.

Eine durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 empfangene Meldung umfasst zum Beispiel bestimmte Zeichen oder Zeichenfolgen, die durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 interpretiert werden und zum Senden der entsprechenden Befehle an die Waffe 1 führen. Vorzugsweise wird die Meldung durch die Zentrale 8 mit ihrer Signatur signiert, damit die Waffe 1 den Ursprung der Befehle überprüfen kann. Die Meldung wird ausserdem vorzugsweise noch mit der öffentlichen Signatur der Waffe 1, die zum Beispiel im Identifizierungsmodul 6 gespeichert ist, verschlüsselt, damit nur diese bestimmte Waffe 1 die Meldung lesen kann und die Befehle ausführen wird.For example, a message received by the controller 2 includes certain characters or character strings that are interpreted by the controller 2 and result in the transmission of the appropriate commands to the weapon 1. Preferably, the message is signed by the center 8 with its signature so that the weapon 1 can check the origin of the commands. The message is also preferably encrypted with the public signature of the weapon 1, which is stored for example in the identification module 6, so that only this particular weapon 1 can read the message and execute the commands.

Die durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Waffe 1 gesandten Befehlssignale sind zum Beispiel digitale elektrische Signale, die zum Beispiel durch einen nicht dargestellten Kontroller der Waffe 1 empfangen und interpretiert werden. Der Kontroller steuert dann zum Beispiel ein nicht dargestelltes mechanisches und/oder elektronisches Sperrmittel innerhalb der Waffe 1 zu ihrer temporären oder endgültigen Sperre. Diese Sperrmittel umfassen beispielsweise einen elektromagnetischen Aktuator, welcher den Drücker der Waffe 1 blockieren kann. Zur endgültigen Sperre der Waffe 1 wird vorzugsweise ein mechanisches und/oder elektrisches Element innerhalb der Waffe 1 zerstört, damit sie nicht mehr benutzt werden kann.The command signals sent by the control device 2 of the weapon 1 are, for example, digital electrical signals which are received and interpreted, for example, by a controller of the weapon 1 (not shown). The controller then controls, for example, an unillustrated mechanical and / or electronic locking means within the weapon 1 to its temporary or final lock. These blocking means comprise, for example, an electromagnetic actuator which can block the pusher of the weapon 1. For the final lock of the weapon 1 preferably a mechanical and / or electrical element within the weapon 1 is destroyed so that it can not be used.

In einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung betätigt die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 direkt die elektronischen und/oder mechanischen Sperrmittel der Waffe 1. Somit wird die über die erste Schnittstelle 3 empfangene Meldung in der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 interpretiert und direkt zur entsprechenden Betätigung der Sperrmittel gelangen.In another embodiment of the invention, the control device 2 directly actuates the electronic and / or mechanical locking means of the weapon 1. Thus, the message received via the first interface 3 is interpreted in the control device 2 and directly reach the corresponding actuation of the locking means.

In bestimmten Fällen können die Befehlssignale durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 selber generiert werden, zum Beispiel um die Waffe 1 nach einer gewissen Ruhezeit oder wenn der Benutzer nicht authentifiziert werden kann, usw., automatisch zu sperren. Vorzugsweise werden aber die Befehle von der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 an die Waffe 1 durch über das Telekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 empfangenen Meldungen getriggert.In certain cases, the command signals can be generated by the control device 2 itself, for example, the weapon 1 after a certain rest period or if the user does not can be authenticated, etc., to lock automatically. Preferably, however, the commands are triggered by the control device 2 to the weapon 1 by messages received via the telecommunications network 7.

In einer Variante der Erfindung kann die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung Signale zum Abfeuern von Schüssen durch die Waffe 1 senden und/oder durchführen. In diesem Fall können zum Beispiel die Sperrmittel der Waffe 1 Schüsse auch abfeuern, indem beispielsweise der elektromagnetische Aktuator zur Blockierung des Drückers ihn auch betätigen kann. Die Signale zum Abfeuern von Schüssen können vorzugsweise auch mit Hilfe von über das Netzwerk 7 empfangene Meldungen getriggert werden. Somit kann also das Abfeuern von Schüssen durch die Waffe 1 ferngesteuert werden.In a variant of the invention, the control device 2 of the invention can send and / or perform signals for firing shots through the weapon 1. In this case, for example, the locking means of the weapon 1 also fire shots, for example, by the electromagnetic actuator for blocking the trigger can also operate it. The signals for firing shots can preferably also be triggered by means of messages received via the network 7. Thus, therefore, the firing of shots by the weapon 1 can be controlled remotely.

Wenn die Waffe 1 keine Meldung aus der Zentrale 8 bekommen kann, zum Beispiel weil sie sich in einem Gebiet befindet, wo kein Empfang vom Netzwerk 7 vorhanden ist, kann sie vorzugsweise völlig manuell eingesetzt werden. Sie kann zum Beispiel manuell gesperrt und/oder ausgelöst werden, nachdem ein Sicherheitscode über mechanische oder elektromechanische Eingabemittel eingegeben wurden. Andere Verhalten der Waffe 1 sind im Rahmen der Erfindung auch möglich. Die Waffe 1 kann zum Beispiel ihren letzten Status, gesperrt oder ausgelöst, behalten, bis eine Verbindung mit der Zentrale 8 wieder möglich ist. Sie kann auch gesperrt werden, sobald keine Verbindung vorhanden ist, zum Beispiel um einen Missbrauch während einem Wettbewerb oder einem Spiel zu vermeiden.If the weapon 1 can not get a message from the center 8, for example because it is in an area where there is no reception from the network 7, it can preferably be used completely manually. For example, it may be manually disabled and / or triggered after a security code has been entered via mechanical or electromechanical input means. Other behavior of the weapon 1 are also possible within the scope of the invention. The weapon 1 may, for example, retain its last status, locked or released, until a connection with the center 8 is again possible. It can also be blocked when there is no connection, for example to avoid abuse during a contest or match.

In einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird die Waffe 1 nur dann ausgelöst, wenn ihre interne Uhr durch eine externe Zeitangabe kalibriert werden konnte und/oder wenn die Uhrzeit und das Datum aus dem Netzwerk 7 oder aus einem entfernten Server ermittelt werden konnte.In one embodiment of the invention, the weapon 1 is triggered only if its internal clock could be calibrated by an external time specification and / or if the time and date could be determined from the network 7 or from a remote server.

Vorzugsweise umfasst die Waffe 1 zum Beispiel auf der Kontrollvorrichtung eine Anzeige und/oder Warnlampe um den Zustand der Waffe 1 dem Benutzer mitteilen zu können. Eine Warndiode wird zum Beispiel aktiviert, wenn die Waffe ferngesteuert und/oder fernüberwacht wird. Eine weitere Diode wird zum Beispiel aktiviert, wenn die Waffe gesperrt ist, usw.Preferably, the weapon 1 comprises, for example on the control device, a display and / or warning lamp to communicate the state of the weapon 1 to the user. For example, a warning diode is activated when the weapon is remotely controlled and / or remotely monitored. Another diode is activated, for example, when the weapon is locked, etc.

Die Kontrollvorrichtung wird vorzugsweise durch Batterien in der Waffe 1 gespeist. Die Batterien sind vorzugsweise wiederaufladbare Batterien, die zum Beispiel aus der Waffe 1 herausgenommen werden können, um auf einem adaptierten Ladegerät geladen zu werden. In einer anderen Ausführungsform können die Batterien auch direkt in der Waffe 1 aufgeladen werden, indem zum Beispiel die Waffe für eine bestimmte Zeit an eine elektrische Stromquelle angeschlossen wird. Falls die Batterie leer ist, und die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 nicht mehr gespeist werden kann, kann vorzugsweise die Waffe 1 mindestens für eine gewisse Zeit weiter benutzt werden. Die Waffe 1 sperrt sich dann möglicherweise automatisch, um einen unerlaubten Einsatz zu vermeiden. Andere Verhalten der Waffe 1 sind bei niedriger Speisung der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 im Rahmen der Erfindung auch möglich. In einer Ausführungsform, wird zum Beispiel die Waffe 1 gesperrt sobald die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 eine niedrige Speisung detektiert. In einer anderen Ausführungsform schaltet die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 die Schnittstelle 3 aus, sobald die vorhandene Energie unter einer gewissen Schwelle ist. Sie funktioniert aber weiter, um die Daten über die Benutzung der Waffe zum Beispiel in einem Logfile zu speichern. Nach einer tieferen Energieschwelle wird möglicherweise die Waffe 1 temporär und/oder endgültig gesperrt. Weitere Kombinationen dieser verschiedenen Verhalten sind im Rahmen der Erfindung auch möglich. Die Schnittstelle 3 kann auch separat vom Rest der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 gespeist werden, damit Meldungen auch bei leeren Waffenbatterie gesendet und/oder empfangen werden können.The control device is preferably powered by batteries in the weapon 1. The batteries are preferably rechargeable batteries, which may be taken out of the weapon 1, for example, to be charged on an adapted charger. In another embodiment, the batteries can also be charged directly in the weapon 1, for example, by connecting the weapon for a certain time to an electrical power source. If the battery is empty, and the control device 2 can no longer be fed, preferably the weapon 1 can be used at least for a certain time. The weapon 1 may then lock automatically to prevent unauthorized use. Other behavior of the weapon 1 are at low power of the control device 2 within the scope of the invention also possible. In one embodiment, for example, the weapon 1 is locked as soon as the control device 2 detects a low supply. In another embodiment, the control device 2 turns off the interface 3 as soon as the available energy is below a certain threshold. But it still works to save the data about the use of the weapon, for example in a log file. After a deeper energy threshold, the weapon 1 may be temporarily and / or permanently disabled. Other combinations of these different behavior are also possible within the scope of the invention. The interface 3 can also be fed separately from the rest of the control device 2, so that messages can be sent and / or received even when empty battery.

Die Datenmeldungen, die durch die Waffe 1 gesendet und/oder empfangen werden, werden vorzugsweise signiert und/oder verschlüsselt, um ihre Unwiderrufbarkeit zu sichern. Somit können die darin enthaltenen Informationen und/oder Befehle als sicher und authentisch betrachtet werden. Sie könnten also zum Beispiel als Beweise im Falle einer Klage benutzt werden. Die Verschlüsselung der Meldungen sichert ausserdem, dass unbefugte Empfänger der Meldungen diese nicht lesen können, damit zum Beispiel Gegner des Benutzers der Waffe 1, die Informationen über die abgefeuerten Schüsse nicht wissen können. Die Übermittlung der Meldungen ist vorzugsweise End-zu-End gesichert, indem die Verschlüsselung mit einem Schlüssel durchgeführt wird, welcher nur dem Sender und Empfänger bekannt sind. Dass heisst, dass nur der Sender, zum Beispiel die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Waffe 1, und nur der Empfänger, zum Beispiel die Zentrale 8, die darin enthaltenen Informationen lesen können. Die Datenmeldungen sind somit auch gegenüber dem Betreiber des Netzwerks 7 vertraulich.The data messages sent and / or received by the weapon 1 are preferably signed and / or encrypted to ensure their irrevocability. Thus, the contained therein Information and / or commands are considered safe and authentic. For example, they could be used as evidence in the case of a lawsuit. Encryption of messages also ensures that unauthorized recipients of messages can not read them so that, for example, opponents of the weapon 1 user can not know the information about the fired shots. The transmission of the messages is preferably secured end-to-end by performing the encryption with a key known only to the sender and receiver. This means that only the transmitter, for example the control device 2 of the weapon 1, and only the receiver, for example the central 8, can read the information contained therein. The data messages are therefore also confidential to the operator of the network 7.

Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung ist zur Überwachung von verschiedenen Ereignissen einsetzbar. Es können zum Beispiel Signale der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 geschickt werden, wenn die Waffe 1 ein- oder ausgeschaltet wird, wenn neue Munition geladen wird, wenn das Identifizierungsmodul 6 gewechselt wird, wenn die Waffe bewegt wird, usw. Diese Ereignisse werden vorzugsweise als Datenmeldungen mit einem Zeitstempel entweder der Zentrale 8 gesendet oder in die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 zum Beispiel in einem Logfile gespeichert, welches zum Beispiel der Zentrale 8 zu einem bestimmten späteren Zeitpunkte gesendet wird.The control device 2 of the invention can be used to monitor various events. For example, signals from the controller 2 may be sent when the weapon 1 is turned on or off, when new ammunition is loaded, when the identification module 6 is changed, when the weapon is moved, etc. These events are preferably as data messages with a Time stamp either the central office 8 sent or stored in the control device 2, for example, in a log file, which is sent, for example, the control center 8 at a certain later time points.

In einer Variante der Erfindung wird jedes Projektil der Waffe 1 mit einem Identifizierungselement vorgesehen, welches mit der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 der Erfindung kommunizieren kann. Solche Identifizierungselemente sind zum Beispiel RFID-Elemente mit einer eindeutigen Identifizierungsnummer. Vorzugsweise umfassen dann die gesendeten Datenmeldungen über die gefeuerten Schüsse auch die Identifizierungsnummer des gefeuerten Projektils.In a variant of the invention, each projectile of the weapon 1 is provided with an identification element which can communicate with the control device 2 of the invention. Such identification elements are, for example, RFID elements with a unique identification number. Preferably, then the transmitted data messages about the fired shots also include the identification number of the fired projectile.

In einer Variante der Erfindung wird eine Kommunikation auf einem Nutzkanal im Netzwerk 7 zwischen der Kontrollvorrichtung 2 und der Zentrale 8 zum Beispiel während einem ganzen Einsatz geöffnet, um Daten auf dem Kanal kontinuierlich senden zu können. Informationen über die abgefeuerten Schüsse können somit durch die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 in Echtzeit der Zentrale 8 geschickt werden. Auf dem Nutzkanal kann auch Ton zwischen der Waffe 1 und der Zentrale 8 ausgetauscht werden. Die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 wird also vorzugsweise mit einem nicht dargestellten Lautsprecher und/oder mit einem nicht dargestellten Mikrophon vorgesehen. Es werden zum Beispiel auf dem Nutzkanal das Knallen der Feuerschüsse, die Geräusche des Ladens der Munition in der Waffe 1, usw., der Zentrale 8 in Echtzeit übermittelt. Vorzugsweise kann auch ein Gespräch zwischen dem Benutzer der Waffe 1 und der Zentrale über die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 aufgestellt werden. Somit können zum Beispiel vokale Befehle und/oder Informationen zwischen dem Benutzer und der Zentrale 8 ausgetauscht werden. Der Benutzer bittet zum Beispiel durch den Nutzkanal die Zentrale 8 um die Erlaubnis zu schiessen, die Zentrale 8 antwortet dann über den Nutzkanal, dass der Benutzer die Erlaubnis hat und sendet gleichzeitig eine Datenmeldung, um die Waffe 1 auszulösen.In a variant of the invention, a communication on a traffic channel in the network 7 between the control device 2 and the center 8 is opened, for example, during a whole deployment To be able to send data continuously on the channel. Information about the fired shots can thus be sent by the control device 2 in real time to the control center 8. Sound can also be exchanged between the weapon 1 and the center 8 on the useful channel. The control device 2 is thus preferably provided with a loudspeaker, not shown, and / or with a microphone, not shown. For example, on the traffic channel, the popping of the fire shots, the noises of loading the ammunition in the weapon 1, etc., are transmitted to the center 8 in real time. Preferably, a conversation between the user of the weapon 1 and the center can be placed on the control device 2. Thus, for example, vocal commands and / or information may be exchanged between the user and the center 8. The user asks, for example, through the traffic channel the center 8 to shoot permission, the control panel 8 then replies that the user has the permission and sends a data message to trigger the weapon 1 on the traffic channel.

In der obigen Beschreibung wurden Datenmeldungen und/oder Ton zwischen der Waffe 1 und einer entfernten Zentrale 8 ausgetauscht. Der Fachmann wird aber leicht einsehen, dass dieser Austausch auch zwischen zwei Waffen 1 stattfinden kann. Es können zum Beispiel Gruppen von Waffen gebildet werden, welche miteinander Daten und/oder Ton über das Netzwerk 7 oder über ein lokales Netz austauschen können. Der Benutzer einer bestimmten Waffe ist zum Beispiel der Gruppenführer, welcher während einem Einsatz zum Beispiel für die Auslösung und/oder Sperrung der Waffen seiner Gruppe zuständig ist. Er kann also die entsprechenden Datenmeldungen der anderen Waffen seiner Gruppe zum Beispiel mit Hilfe von der Kontrollvorrichtung seiner Waffe entweder direkt oder über eine Zentrale 8 senden. Er kann auch vorzugsweise Daten und oder vokale Befehle den Teilnehmern seiner Gruppe über das Netzwerk 7 durch den Nutzkanal erteilen, usw.In the above description, data messages and / or sound have been exchanged between the weapon 1 and a remote center 8. However, the person skilled in the art will readily appreciate that this exchange can also take place between two weapons 1. For example, groups of weapons may be formed which can exchange data and / or sound with one another over the network 7 or via a local network. The user of a particular weapon is, for example, the group leader, who during a mission is responsible, for example, for triggering and / or blocking the weapons of his group. He can therefore send the corresponding data messages of the other weapons of his group, for example, with the help of the control device of his weapon either directly or via a control panel 8. It may also preferably give data and / or vocal commands to the subscribers of its group via the network 7 through the payload channel, etc.

In der obigen Beschreibung ist die Kontrollvorrichtung 2 mit ihrer drahtlosen Schnittstelle 3 zur Kommunikation im Mobilfunktelekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 in einer persönlichen Waffe 1 integriert. In einer Variante der Erfindung ist aber die Kontrollvorrichtung in einem Mobilfunktelekommunikationsendgerät integriert, welches zum Auswerfen von Projektilen ausgerüstet ist. Die Kontrollvorrichtung der Erfindung benutzt dann vorzugsweise zur Kommunikation im Mobilfunktelekommunikationsnetzwerk 7 die drahtlose Schnittstelle des mobilen Endgeräts, welche zum Beispiel auch für die mit dem Endgerät aufgebauten Telefonverbindungen benutzt wird. Gemäss dieser Variante ist also im Mobilfunkendgerät eine Waffe integriert, die erfindungsgemäss mittels der Kontrollvorrichtung im Endgerät fernkontrolliert werden kann.In the above description, the control device 2 is integrated with its wireless interface 3 for communication in the mobile telecommunications network 7 in a personal weapon 1. In a Variant of the invention but the control device is integrated in a mobile telecommunication terminal, which is equipped for ejecting projectiles. The control device of the invention then preferably uses, for communication in the mobile telecommunications network 7, the wireless interface of the mobile terminal, which is also used, for example, for the telephone connections set up with the terminal. According to this variant, therefore, a weapon is integrated in the mobile radio terminal, which according to the invention can be remotely controlled by means of the control device in the terminal.

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Waffeweapon
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Kontrollvorrichtungcontrol device
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Drahtlose SchnittstelleWireless interface
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Detektordetector
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DatenverarbeitungsmittelData processing means
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Identifizierungsmodulidentification module
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TelekommunikationsnetzwerkTelecommunications network
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Claims (34)

  1. Control device (2) for remotely controlling the user of a personal weapon (1), with:
    a wireless interface (3) for communicating in a mobile telecommunication network (7),
    a detector (4) for determining an event from said personal weapon (1),
    data processing means (5) for processing a signal from said detector (4), for preparing a data message with the information received in said signal and for sending said message over said wireless interface (3), characterized in that
    the moment of the messages are determinable with the aim of one or a plurality of the following parameters the number of the shots fired since the last message, the time interval since the last message, the current operation of the weapon (1), the existence of the telecommunication network (7) and/or the position of the weapon (1), wherein the parameter for determination of the time interval between two messages are adaptable at a user interface of the control device (2) und/or through orders in messages, which are sent to the weapon (1) over the telecommunication network (7).
  2. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, comprising an identification module (6) for identifying said weapon (1) in said telecommunication network (7).
  3. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, where said identification module (6) is a chip card.
  4. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a memory area for storing said data message before said sending.
  5. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, that is adapted for being integrated into said personal weapon (1).
  6. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, where said data message is adapted to said mobile radio telecommunication network (7).
  7. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, where said signal contains information about at least one shot fired by the personal weapon (1).
  8. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein said detector (4) comprises a sensor for detecting the shots fired by said personal weapon (1).
  9. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 7 or 8, where said data message contains the time of day and the date of said at least one shot.
  10. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, where said data message is marked with a time stamp.
  11. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 9 or 10, where said time of day and said date are taken from said telecommunication network (7).
  12. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 9 or 10, where said time of day and said date are taken from a satellite location-determining signal.
  13. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 7 to 12, where said data message contains the identity of the user of said personal weapon (1) when said at least one shot was fired.
  14. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, where said identity is determined by an identification module (6) in said control device.
  15. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 7 to 14, where said identity is determined and/or verified with biometric parameters of said user.
  16. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 7 to 15, where said data message contains the location of said personal weapon (1) when said at least one shot was fired.
  17. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 7 to 16, where said data message contains an identification of the projectile that is fired during said at least one shot.
  18. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, that is adapted for receiving messages over said wireless interface (3).
  19. Control device (2) according to the preceding claim, where said messages can contain commands for temporarily and/or permanently blocking said personal weapon (1), where said control device (2) serves for interpreting and/or forwarding to the weapon (1) said commands.
  20. Control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, where said mobile radio telecommunication network (7) is a cellular mobile telephone network.
  21. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 1 to 20, characterized in that comprising a display und/or a warning light, which is activated, when the weapon is remotely controlled and/or remotely supervised.
  22. Control device (2) according to one of the claims 1 to 21, characterized in that, it is equipped with a battery and the weapon is locked, when the battery is empty or under a certain level.
  23. Personal weapon (1), having a control device (2) according to one of the preceding claims for being remotely controlled.
  24. Personal weapon (1) according to claim 23, characterized in that the weapon is an electric weapon.
  25. Personal weapon (1) according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that comprising a display und/or a warning light, which is activated, when the weapon is remotely controlled and/or remotely supervised.
  26. Personal weapon (1) according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that comprising a display und/or a warning light, which is activated, when the weapon is locked.
  27. Personal weapon (1) according to any of the claims 23 to 26, characterized in that, it is equipped with a battery and the weapon is locked, when the battery is empty or under a certain level.
  28. Method for remotely controlling the use of a personal weapon (1), with the following steps:
    determining an event from a personal weapon (1) through a detector (4) in a control device (2) according to one of the claims 1 to 22,
    processing a signal from said detector (4) through data processing means (5) in said control device (2),
    preparing a data message with information contained in said signal,
    sending said message over a telecommunication network (7),
    characterized in that
    the moment of the messages are determined with the aim of one or a plurality of the following parameters the number of the shots fired since the last message, the time interval since the last message, the current operation of the weapon (1), the existence of the telecommunication network (7) and/or the position of the weapon (1), wherein the parameter for determination of the time interval between two messages are adapted at a user interface of the control device (2) und/or through orders in messages, which are sent to the weapon (1) over the telecommunication network (7).
  29. Method according to claim 28, characterized in that when at the moment of the sending a message no sending is possible, the sending is repeated, until it is successfully done and after a certain number of tries the sending is interrupted.
  30. Method according to claim 29, characterized in that the user is warned and asked to trigger the sending manually when the connection is retrievable again.
  31. Method according to on of the claims 28 to 30, where said data message is stored in said control device (2) before said sending.
  32. Method according to one of the claims 28 to 31, characterized in that comprising a display und/or a warning light, which is activated, when the weapon is remotely controlled and/or remotely supervised.
  33. Method according to one of the claims 28 to 32, characterized in that, it is equipped with a battery and the weapon is locked, when the battery is empty or under a certain level.
  34. Method according to claim 28, characterized in that the data for use of the weapon (1) are used to bill the use of the weapon (1) of a player of a competition.
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