Method and system for providing power and data to firearm accessories
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1. A method for providing inductive power to an accessory on a firearm;
- said method comprising;
detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing an inductive power path with said accessory; and
providing power to said accessory from a secondary source should power be required.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm, the method including the steps of: detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required.
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1. A method for providing inductive power to an accessory on a firearm;
- said method comprising;
detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing an inductive power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source should power be required. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- said method comprising;
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7. A system for a powered rail of a firearm, comprising:
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a powered rail operatively connected to a power supply; an accessory configured to releasably engage the powered rail; at least one pin located within the powered rail; at least one magnet, located within the accessory; at least one magnetic switch located within the powered rail, wherein the at least one pin is configured to magnetically couple the at least one magnet to the at least one magnetic switch when the accessory engages the powered rail. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method for providing power to an accessory on a firearm;
- said method comprising;
detecting an accessory when attached to said firearm through actuation of a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to a magnet in the accessory via a pin located in the firearm and providing a power path with said accessory; and providing power to said accessory from a secondary source of power should power be required. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- said method comprising;
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