Systems and methods for modular electronic weaponry
First Claim
1. An electronic control device for use with a provided first circuit for a first auxiliary function of the electronic control device, the electronic control device for impeding locomotion by a human or animal target, the electronic control device comprising:
- a processing circuit that executes instructions;
a bus for conveying addresses and data and not for conveying instructions being executed;
a signal generator that controls a primary function of the electronic control device, the primary function comprising providing a current through the target that impedes locomotion by the target;
whereinthe processing circuit communicates via the bus, by a first address and first data, with the signal generator to control the primary function and that communicates via the bus, by a second address and second data, with the first circuit to obtain from the first circuit via the bus indicia of a description of the first auxiliary function to control the first auxiliary function.
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Abstract
An apparatus produces contractions in skeletal muscles of a target to impede locomotion by the target. The apparatus is used with a provided deployment unit that deploys an electrode away from the apparatus. The electrode conducts a current through the target. The apparatus includes a bus; a plurality of ports, and a controller. Each port couples a module to the bus. The controller is coupled to the bus to communicate with each module to determine a description of each module.
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54 Claims
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1. An electronic control device for use with a provided first circuit for a first auxiliary function of the electronic control device, the electronic control device for impeding locomotion by a human or animal target, the electronic control device comprising:
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a processing circuit that executes instructions; a bus for conveying addresses and data and not for conveying instructions being executed; a signal generator that controls a primary function of the electronic control device, the primary function comprising providing a current through the target that impedes locomotion by the target;
whereinthe processing circuit communicates via the bus, by a first address and first data, with the signal generator to control the primary function and that communicates via the bus, by a second address and second data, with the first circuit to obtain from the first circuit via the bus indicia of a description of the first auxiliary function to control the first auxiliary function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method performed by an electronic control device for impeding locomotion of a human or animal target, the electronic control device comprising a bus, a signal generator, a first circuit, and a processing circuit, the method comprising:
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executing, in a processing circuit, instructions to control a stimulus signal generator, the instructions being executed not being conveyed on the bus; communicating via the bus, by a first address and first data, with the signal generator to control a primary function of the electronic control device, the primary function comprising activating a provided deployment unit, the deployment unit for deploying at least two wire-tethered electrodes away from the apparatus, and comprising providing by the signal generator a current through the electrodes and through the target that impedes locomotion by the target; and communicating via the bus, by a second address and second data, with the first circuit for a first auxiliary function, communicating to control the first auxiliary function. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. An apparatus for impeding locomotion by a human or animal target, the apparatus for use with a provided deployment unit, the deployment unit for deploying at least two wire-tethered electrodes away from the apparatus, the electrodes for conducting a current through the target, the apparatus comprising:
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a processing circuit that executes instructions; a bus for conveying addresses and data and not for conveying instructions being executed; a signal generator coupled to the bus; and a processing circuit, coupled to the bus, that cooperates with the signal generator, by communication via the bus of a first address and first data with the signal generator, to activate the deployment unit, and to generate the current, the current for causing skeletal muscle contractions in the target. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54)
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