Point of View / Sight Picture Firearm Camera (P.O.V.)

• US 20160373700A1
• Filed: 06/17/2015
• Published: 12/22/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 06/17/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Maria Ann Sandoval
• Original Assignee: Maria Ann Sandoval
• Inventors: Sandoval, Maria Ann
• Granted Patent: US 9,986,142 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 27/00 Accessories; Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: G03B 29/00 Combinations of cameras, projectors or photographic printing apparatus with non-photographic non-optical apparatus, e.g. clocks or weapons; Cameras having the shape of other objects combinations with flash apparatus G03B15/03
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 23/57 Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/77 between a recording apparatus and a television camera
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 5/772 the recording apparatus and the television camera being placed in the same enclosure

Abstract

A recording device built into a firearm that automatically collects and records evidence of the users point of view when the firearm is in use, and pointing at the intended target.

Claims

1. A self-contained fixed and integrated evidence collecting and recording device for collecting and preserving evidence of an event relating to the use of any firearm. Said evidence collecting and recording device comprising, in combination with an electrical power rechargeable electronic evidence collecting device configured to be mounted inside of a gun and integrated into the guns polymer frame, said evidence collecting device comprising:

(A) Video camera for producing a HDMI video signal representing video information obtained from the point of view of the gun;

(B) A device that can store HDMI quality audio obtained related to the deployment of the firearm. (C) Data is preserved on the device via an internal memory with the ability to download in accordance with agency guidelines. (E) The device is built into the firearms frame, stock, and grip. (F) The device'"'"'s main components are installed into the back-strap of the handguns grip.

1. The apparatus defined in claim 1, further comprising a sensor that will activate the firearm when it reaches a 90 degree angle and remains fluid. This will cause the audio visual function to engage. After a predetermined time (5 to 10 minutes) of no movement, the device will switch to standby mode until raised and moved again.

2. The apparatus defined in claim 1, wherein said evidence collecting device further comprises a microphone, coupled to device, for producing a sound signal representing sound information obtained from the location of the gun.

3. The apparatus defined in claim 1, wherein said evidence collecting device further comprises a HDMI video camera, for producing a clear video signal representing information obtained from the location of the guns point of view.

4. The apparatus defined in claim 1, wherein the device will include a time/date stamp for accuracy.

5. The apparatus defined in claim 1, wherein the device will include a memory storage function, capable of maintaining a digitally encrypted amount of date, to be downloaded by the end user via a USB portal device.