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- the present invention relates in general to the field of security and in particular, the field of weapons utilized in security situations.
- the present invention includes a system and method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons.
- an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility.
- the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary weapon in which an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram depicting an exemplary data processing in which an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented.
- FIG. 3 is a high-level logical flowchart illustrating an exemplary method of implementing a variable intimidation weapons in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- weapon 100 includes a skin formed from a display 102 .
- OLED organic light-emitting diode
- any display that may be molded to form a skin for weapon 100 may be utilized.
- weapon 100 is illustrated as a handgun, any weapon of any size and of any lethality (e.g., pistol, rifle, stun gun, pepper spray, etc.) may be utilized.
- Weapon 100 also includes a data processing system 104 , which controls images displayed on display 102 in response to signals received at input 106 .
- Input 106 may be implemented, for exemplary purposes and not as a way of limitation, as a simple button to enable a user to toggle between preselected images; a microphone that detects sounds and enables data processing system 104 to change the images displayed on display 102 in response to the detected sounds; and/or a biometric sensor that senses the users biometric signatures (e.g., fear, adrenaline, increased breathing, etc.) and enables data processing system 104 to change the images displayed on display 102 in response to the detected biometric signatures.
- exemplary weapon 100 may include an interface to an external computer system 150 , which enables a user to perform diagnostic procedures on weapon 100 or upload/download additional images/color schemes for weapon 100 .
- FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram depicting an exemplary data processing system 104 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- exemplary data processing system 104 includes a central processing unit 202 that is coupled to a system memory 206 via a system interconnect 204 .
- System memory 206 may be implemented by dynamic random access memory (DRAM) modules or any other type of random access memory (RAM) module.
- display interface 208 is also coupled to system interconnect 204 .
- Display interface 208 enables communication between display 102 and data processing system 104 .
- Audio interface 210 enables input 106 to detect sounds (e.g., the user's voice, etc.), which in turn enables data processing system 104 to determine whether or not to change the appearance of weapon 100 .
- Biometric interface 212 measures the biometric signatures of the user and enables data processing system 104 to determine whether or not the change the appearance of weapon 100 . For example, if the user displays elevated heart rate and increased breathing, data processing system 104 may determine that the user is in a crisis situation and changes the appearance of weapon 100 accordingly.
- Tactile interface 214 enables the user to manually select a desired appearance of weapon via a touch sensor or button-style interface.
- system memory 206 includes operating system 220 , which also includes kernel 224 which includes lower levels of functionality for operating system 220 .
- System memory 206 includes image display manager 232 , which receives input from input 106 , accesses image database 230 to retrieve a desired color scheme, and sends signals to display 102 to change the appearance of weapon 100 by displaying the desired color scheme on display 102 .
- FIG. 3 is a high-level logical flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for implementing a stackable tabbed interface in a data processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the process begins at step 300 and continues to step 302 , which depicts image display manager 232 ( FIG. 2 ) determining if it has received input from input 106 ( FIG. 1 ) to display a desired color scheme on display 102 ( FIG. 1 ). If image display manager 232 has not received input from input 106 to display a desired color scheme on display 102 , the process continues to step 303 , which illustrates data processing system 104 performing other processing. The process returns to step 302 .
- input 106 may be a microphone, biometric reader, and/or a tactile input such as a button.
- image display manager 232 receives the input from input 106 via audio interface 210 , biometric interface 212 , and/or tactile interface 214 .
- step 306 illustrate image display manager 232 determining if the visibility of weapon 100 should be enhanced or reduced. The determination if the visibility of weapon 100 should be enhanced or reduced may be based on user input, or on factors the user has little conscious control over, such as heart rate or the sound of gunfire. If the visibility of the weapon is to be enhanced, the process continues to step 306 , which illustrates image display manager 232 retrieving an enhanced-visibility color scheme from image database 230 and displaying the enhanced-visibility color scheme on display 102 . The process returns to step 302 .
- step 306 illustrates image display manager 232 retrieving a reduced-visibility color scheme from image database 230 and displaying the enhanced-visibility color scheme on display 102 .
- the process returns to step 302 .
- an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility.
- the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.
- Programs defining functions in the present invention can be delivered to a data storage system or a computer system via a variety of signal-bearing media, which include, without limitation, non-writable storage media (e.g., CD-ROM, writable storage media (e.g., hard disk drive, read/write CD-ROM, optical media), system memory such as, but not limited to random access memory (RAM), and communication media, such as computer networks and telephone networks, including Ethernet, the Internet, wireless networks, and like networks.
- non-writable storage media e.g., CD-ROM, writable storage media (e.g., hard disk drive, read/write CD-ROM, optical media)
- system memory such as, but not limited to random access memory (RAM)
- communication media such as computer networks and telephone networks, including Ethernet, the Internet, wireless networks, and like networks.
Abstract
A system and method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility. In response to receiving the collection of signals, the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.
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- 1. Technical Field
- The present invention relates in general to the field of security and in particular, the field of weapons utilized in security situations.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Since the beginning of time, situations have arisen where various levels of visible threat have been necessary. In some situations, security personnel can more effectively control a situation by the use of stealth and the presence of weapons on security and/or law enforcement personnel merely escalates a situation. In other situations, an obvious show of force can quickly defuse a situation.
- The present invention includes a system and method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility. In response to receiving the collection of signals, the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.
- The above, as well as additional purposes, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following detailed written description.
- The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further purposes and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary weapon in which an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented; -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram depicting an exemplary data processing in which an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented; and -
FIG. 3 is a high-level logical flowchart illustrating an exemplary method of implementing a variable intimidation weapons in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. - Referring now to the figures, and in particular, referring to
FIG. 1 , there is illustrated a block diagram depicting anexemplary weapon 100 in which an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented. According to an embodiment of the present invention,weapon 100 includes a skin formed from adisplay 102. While an embodiment of the present invention utilizes an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display to implementdisplay 102, those with skill in the art will appreciate that any display that may be molded to form a skin forweapon 100 may be utilized. Also, those with skill in the art will appreciate that whileweapon 100 is illustrated as a handgun, any weapon of any size and of any lethality (e.g., pistol, rifle, stun gun, pepper spray, etc.) may be utilized. - Weapon 100 also includes a
data processing system 104, which controls images displayed ondisplay 102 in response to signals received atinput 106.Input 106 may be implemented, for exemplary purposes and not as a way of limitation, as a simple button to enable a user to toggle between preselected images; a microphone that detects sounds and enablesdata processing system 104 to change the images displayed ondisplay 102 in response to the detected sounds; and/or a biometric sensor that senses the users biometric signatures (e.g., fear, adrenaline, increased breathing, etc.) and enablesdata processing system 104 to change the images displayed ondisplay 102 in response to the detected biometric signatures. As depicted,exemplary weapon 100 may include an interface to anexternal computer system 150, which enables a user to perform diagnostic procedures onweapon 100 or upload/download additional images/color schemes forweapon 100. -
FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram depicting an exemplarydata processing system 104 illustrated inFIG. 1 . As shown, exemplarydata processing system 104 includes acentral processing unit 202 that is coupled to asystem memory 206 via asystem interconnect 204.System memory 206 may be implemented by dynamic random access memory (DRAM) modules or any other type of random access memory (RAM) module. Also coupled tosystem interconnect 204 aredisplay interface 208,audio interface 210,biometric interface 212, andtactile interface 214. -
Display interface 208 enables communication betweendisplay 102 anddata processing system 104.Audio interface 210 enablesinput 106 to detect sounds (e.g., the user's voice, etc.), which in turn enablesdata processing system 104 to determine whether or not to change the appearance ofweapon 100.Biometric interface 212 measures the biometric signatures of the user and enablesdata processing system 104 to determine whether or not the change the appearance ofweapon 100. For example, if the user displays elevated heart rate and increased breathing,data processing system 104 may determine that the user is in a crisis situation and changes the appearance ofweapon 100 accordingly.Tactile interface 214 enables the user to manually select a desired appearance of weapon via a touch sensor or button-style interface. - Included in
system memory 206 isoperating system 220, which also includeskernel 224 which includes lower levels of functionality foroperating system 220.System memory 206 includesimage display manager 232, which receives input frominput 106, accessesimage database 230 to retrieve a desired color scheme, and sends signals to display 102 to change the appearance ofweapon 100 by displaying the desired color scheme ondisplay 102. -
FIG. 3 is a high-level logical flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for implementing a stackable tabbed interface in a data processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the process begins atstep 300 and continues tostep 302, which depicts image display manager 232 (FIG. 2 ) determining if it has received input from input 106 (FIG. 1 ) to display a desired color scheme on display 102 (FIG. 1 ). Ifimage display manager 232 has not received input frominput 106 to display a desired color scheme ondisplay 102, the process continues tostep 303, which illustratesdata processing system 104 performing other processing. The process returns tostep 302. As previously discussed,input 106 may be a microphone, biometric reader, and/or a tactile input such as a button. Also,image display manager 232 receives the input frominput 106 viaaudio interface 210,biometric interface 212, and/ortactile interface 214. - If
image display manager 232 has received input frominput 106 to display a desired color scheme ondisplay 102, the process continues to step 306, which illustrateimage display manager 232 determining if the visibility ofweapon 100 should be enhanced or reduced. The determination if the visibility ofweapon 100 should be enhanced or reduced may be based on user input, or on factors the user has little conscious control over, such as heart rate or the sound of gunfire. If the visibility of the weapon is to be enhanced, the process continues to step 306, which illustratesimage display manager 232 retrieving an enhanced-visibility color scheme fromimage database 230 and displaying the enhanced-visibility color scheme ondisplay 102. The process returns tostep 302. If the visibility of the weapon is to be reduced, the process continues to step 306, which illustratesimage display manager 232 retrieving a reduced-visibility color scheme fromimage database 230 and displaying the enhanced-visibility color scheme ondisplay 102. The process returns tostep 302. - As discussed, the present invention includes a system and method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an image display manager generates a collection of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a collection of color schemes on a display device covering a weapon, in response to receiving an input to a weapon. At least a first color scheme among the collection of color schemes enhances the weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among the collection of color schemes reduces the weapon's visibility. In response to receiving the collection of signals, the image display manager displays the desire color scheme on the display according to the collection of signals.
- It should be understood that at least some aspects of the present invention may alternatively be implemented in a computer-usable medium that contains a program product. Programs defining functions in the present invention can be delivered to a data storage system or a computer system via a variety of signal-bearing media, which include, without limitation, non-writable storage media (e.g., CD-ROM, writable storage media (e.g., hard disk drive, read/write CD-ROM, optical media), system memory such as, but not limited to random access memory (RAM), and communication media, such as computer networks and telephone networks, including Ethernet, the Internet, wireless networks, and like networks. It should be understood, therefore, that such signal-bearing media, when carrying or encoding computer-readable instructions that direct method functions in the present invention, represent alternative embodiments of the present invention. Further, it is understood that the present invention may be implemented by a system having means in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware as described herein or their equivalent.
- While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A computer-implementable method for implementing variable-intimidation weapons, said computer-implementable method comprising:
in response to receiving an input to a weapon, generating a plurality of signals for displaying a desired color scheme among a plurality of color schemes on a display device covering said weapon, wherein at least a first color scheme among said plurality of color schemes enhances said weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among said plurality of color schemes reduces said weapon's visibility; and
in response to receiving said plurality of signals, displaying said desired color scheme on said display according to said plurality of signals.
2. The computer-implementable method according to claim 1 , wherein said input is a detection of a predetermined sound from an audio sensor.
3. The computer-implementable method according to claim 1 , wherein said input is a detection of a predetermined biometric signature from a user of said weapon.
4. A system for implementing variable-intimidation weapons, said system comprising:
a weapon with a display device covering said weapon; and
an input device that receives input from a user, wherein said input indicates a desired color scheme among a plurality of color schemes to be displayed on said display device, wherein sat least a first color scheme among said plurality of color schemes enhances said weapon's visibility and at least a second color scheme among said plurality of color schemes reduces said weapon's visibility.
5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said input is a detection of a predetermined sound from an audio sensor.
6. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said input is a detection of a predetermined biometric signature from a user of said weapon.
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