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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2009
Carlos A. Cazanas, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Brian Tims, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Azam Khan, Franklin Park, NJ (US);
Carlos A. Cazanas, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Brian Tims, Bethlehem, PA (US);
Azam Khan, Franklin Park, NJ (US);
Cellco Partnership, Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Abstract
A firearm equipped with a capability of wireless communication reports a discharge of the firearm to a reporting center terminal via a wireless communication link. The firearm includes a firearm housing including a trigger assembly. A sensor is coupled to the firearm housing for sensing the discharge of the firearm. The housing, e.g., portion of a pistol grip, also encases a wireless communication unit for transmitting a message indicating occurence of the firearm discharge to the terminal via wireless communication network. A GPS receiver installed in the firearm receives GPS signals from GPS satellites to enable calculation of the location of the firearm, either at the firearm or by a Position Determining Equipment (PDE), to identify the location of the firearm to the reporting center terminal. Upon detection of the discharge of the firearm, the firearm initiates activities of the GPS receiver and the wireless communication unit.