Weapon and input device to record information

Abstract

The system of the preferred embodiments includes a weapon, an input device coupled to the weapon and adapted to record information, a memory device coupled to the input device and adapted to store recorded information, and a security device coupled to the memory device and adapted to inhibit unauthorized tampering of the recorded information. The system has been specifically designed to record information during the use of a weapon. If used properly, the recorded information should increase the accountability of army personnel and police officers.

1 . A system comprising: 
 a weapon;    an input device coupled to the weapon and adapted to record information;    a memory device coupled to the input device and adapted to store recorded information; and    a security device coupled to the memory device and adapted to inhibit unauthorized tampering of the recorded information.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the weapon includes: 
 a first electrical member adapted to contact a recipient at a first location;    a second electrical member adapted to contact the recipient at a second location;    a power source having opposing charges; and    an activation circuit adapted to selectively connect one of the opposing charges to the first electrical member and connect the other of the opposing charges to the second electrical member.    
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the weapon includes a body defining a chamber adapted to engage a first dart cartridge.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3  wherein the power source is connected to the input device.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 3  further comprising a trigger mechanism that automatically powers the input device upon the imminent use of the weapon.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the weapon includes a protective shield having a user surface and a recipient surface, wherein the first electrical member is a first strip coupled to the recipient surface, and wherein the second electrical member is a second strip coupled to the recipient surface.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the weapon includes a housing, wherein the first electrical member is a first probe extending from the housing, and wherein the second electrical member is a second probe extending from the housing.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the weapon includes a chamber adapted to engage a gun cartridge.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the input device includes a microphone adapted to record audio information.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the input device includes a camera adapted to record video information.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the input device includes a microphone adapted to record audio information, a camera adapted to record video information, and a sensor adapted to record environmental information.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the memory device is removably mounted to the weapon.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the security device is further adapted to require a physical key before allowing access to the recorded information.  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the security device is further adapted to require an electronic authorization before allowing access to the recorded information.  
   
   
       15 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the memory device is mounted to the weapon in a manner to inhibit removal of the memory device from the weapon.  
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 15  further comprising an output device coupled to the memory device and adapted to facilitate transfer of the recorded information from the memory device to another device.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the output device includes a wireless transceiver, and wherein the security device is further adapted to require an electronic authorization before allowing access to the recorded information.  
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the output device includes a wired port.  
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 18  wherein the security device is further adapted to require an electronic authorization before allowing access to the recorded information.  
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 18  wherein the security device is further adapted to require a physical key before allowing access to the recorded information.