Systems and methods for electronic weaponry with deployment unit detection
A launch device, according to various aspects of the present invention, stuns a target. The launch device includes a detector and a processing circuit. The detector detects indicia from a provided deployment unit. The deployment unit deploys an electrode to stun the target. The processing circuit performs a function of the launch device in accordance with the indicia. A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, is performed by a launch device that stuns a target. The method includes in any practical order: (a) detecting indicia from a deployment unit that deploys an electrode to stun the target; and (b) performing a function of the launch device in accordance with the indicia.
1. A launch device that impedes locomotion by a target, the launch device comprising:
a. a detector that detects indicia from a provided deployment unit, wherein the deployment unit deploys an electrode to provide a current through the target to impede locomotion by the target; and
b. a processing circuit that performs a function of the launch device in accordance with the indicia.
2. The launch device of claim 1 further comprising a display that presents a presentation determined by the processing circuit in accordance with the indicia.
3. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the indicia comprise a quantity of uses.
4. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the indicia comprise a range of effective distances.
5. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the indicia identify a manufacturer.
6. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the function comprises denying activation of a launch.
7. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the function comprises conserving battery power.
8. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the detector provides information to the deployment unit to be stored by the deployment unit.
9. The launch device of claim 8 wherein the information comprises an identity of the launch device.
10. The launch device of claim 8 wherein the information comprises an identity of a user of the launch device.
11. The launch device of claim 8 wherein the information comprises a location of the launch device.
12. The launch device of claim 8 wherein the information comprises a date and time of performance of a primary function.
13. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the detector detects the indicia by detecting an electromagnetic signal.
14. The launch device of claim 13 wherein the detector detects the indicia by detecting a position of the electromagnetic signal relative to a portion of the launch device.
15. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the detector detects the indicia by detecting a current.
16. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the detector detects the indicia by detecting a voltage.
17. The launch device of claim 1 wherein the detector detects the indicia by detecting a modulation.
18. The launch device of claim 1 wherein:
a. the detector further comprises a source that provides a signal; and
b. the detector detects the indicia by detecting a modulation impressed on the signal by the deployment unit.
19. The launch device of claim 1 wherein:
a. the detector detects a coded signal; and
b. the detector comprises a decoder that provides the indicia in accordance with the coded signal.
20. The launch device of claim 1 wherein:
a. the launch device further comprises a control; and
b. the processing circuit performs the function in further accordance with the control.
21. The launch device of claim 20 wherein the control provides a range priority.
22. The launch device of claim 20 wherein the control provides an identity of a user of the launch device.