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Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Motorola Corporation

Richard Herrera

Vernon Anthony Allen

John B Preston

Oscar Q Soto

A metal detection system for a portable radio is provided. The metal detection system comprises a magnet coupled to a substrate, such as a belt, the magnet generating a magnetic field. The system further comprises a magnetometer coupled to the substrate, the magnetometer measuring changes in the magnet's magnetic field strength indicative of metal accessories being within a predetermined proximity of the magnet. The removal of accessories, such as law enforcement accessories (for example handcuffs) can be detected. The portable radio detects changes to the magnetic field in response to changes in location of the metal accessories. The portable radio can transmit a signal in response to accessories being removed from the substrate.

Communication system having proximity detector of ferrous materials

A communication system () provides a wearable firearm detection system comprising a first body area network (BAN) node () coupled to the firearm, a second BAN node () coupled to a body wearable apparatus, such as a holster, and a third BAN node () coupled to a portable radio (). The first BAN node detects the presence or absence of the firearm in and out of the holster and communicates the presence or absence of the firearm to the third BAN node coupled to the radio. In response to the firearm being withdrawn from the holster, the radio can enable one or more actions such as an alert to the user, an alert to a dispatch center (), or enabling a recording () of firearm movement.

Apparatus and method for detecting a firearm in a communication system

A security system () protects a secured item by a lock which is under the control of a lock control unit (). Predetermined parameters associated with various users and user equipment are stored in the lock control unit (). The predetermined parameters are weighted to provide different levels of lock access. When a user () makes contact with the secured item through a BAN device, a user configuration database is transmitted from a user's PAN device to the controller for comparison with the predetermined parameters. Lock () access can be modified for different authorized users.

Enhanced security system

An apparatus () is provided for powering an in-battery electronic application module () without the use of an external on/off switch. A battery pack () is electrically coupled to a radio () via three interface contacts: power (), ground () and single-wire serial data port (). Circuitry is included within the battery pack () to sense and monitor data activity on the single-wire serial data port () generated as the radio () is turned on. Based on the level and timing () of the data activity present on the single-wire serial port (), the electronic application module () can automatically be turned on (), remain on () and turned off ().

Apparatus for control of in-battery module

A device for providing a dining support that is extendable from and retractable and concealable on furniture is disclosed. The device has a platform that is movable between a deployed position for supporting food and drinks, and a retracted position beneath the furniture. To move device from the retracted position to the deployed position, the platform is pulled from beneath the furniture and then elevated to a horizontal position. The height of the platform is vertically adjustable.

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Plantation, FL, United States of America

Richard Herrera