Security flashlights with threat detection

1 . A system comprising:

at least one processor;

storage coupled to the at least one processor, the storage storing instructions that, when

executed, configure the system to perform actions, including:

detecting a newly available module of a modular flashlight, wherein the modular flashlight is configured to operate with at least one other functionality distinct module,

identifying the newly available module,

authorizing the identified newly available module to enable operation of the authorized newly available module and

obtaining executable software associated with the newly available module to control operation of the newly available module.

2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the modular flashlight includes the at least one processor and the storage, and wherein the modular flashlight further includes one or more interfaces configured for wireless communication to wirelessly receive the executable software.

3 . A system comprising:

at least one processor:

storage coupled to the at least one processor the storage storing instructions that when executed, configure the system to perform actions including:

detecting a newly available module of a modular flashlight, wherein the modular flashlight is configured to operate with at least one other functionality distinct module, and

obtaining executable software associated with the newly available module to control operation of the newly available module;

sending, via a local wireless network, software to one or more endpoint devices; and wherein the one or more endpoint devices include motion sensors, smoke detectors, cameras, switches, light bulbs, and/or lighting units.

4 . A system comprising:

at least one processor:

storage coupled to the at least one processor, the storage storing instructions that when executed, configure the system to perform actions, including:

detecting a newly available module of a modular flashlight, wherein the modular flashlight is configured to operate with at least one other functionality distinct module,

obtaining executable software associated with the newly available module to control operation of the newly available module, and

authenticating for subscription-based services.

5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the executable software includes one or more updates and/or firmware.

6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the actions further include causing the executable software to be automatically installed by the modular flashlight.

7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the actions further include detecting the newly available module when the newly available module is mechanically coupled to a main module of the modular flashlight, wherein the main module is configured to control operation of the modular flashlight.

8 . A system comprising:

at least one processor;

storage coupled to the at least one processor, the storage storing instructions that, when executed, configure the system to perform actions, including:

detecting a newly available module of a modular flashlight, wherein the modular flashlight is configured to operate with at least one other functionality distinct module obtaining executable software associated with the newly available module to control operation of the newly available module,

a base configured to hold and charge the modular flashlight, wherein the base obtains and sends the executable software to the modular flashlight.

9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the modular flashlight includes a main module configured to provide functions enabled by the newly available module.

10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the actions further include:

receiving software updates for the newly available module; and

sending the received software updates to the newly available module.

11 . A flashlight, comprising:

a surveillance module including

at least one light emitter configured to generate light outputted by the flashlight,

a camera, and

a microphone;

a first user-controlled switch;

a second user-controlled switch; and

a controller in communication with the surveillance module and configured to cause the flashlight to communicate via a wireless network, wherein the controller has at least one processor;

storage coupled to the at least one processor, the storage storing instructions that, when executed, cause the flashlight to perform actions, including:

in response to operation of the first user-controlled switch,

automatically capturing images and/or video by the camera,

transmitting, via the wireless network, the capture images and/or video for viewing by an emergency services center,

establishing two-way voice communication with the emergency services center, and

in response to operation of the second user-controlled switch, activating the at least one light emitter and the camera.

12 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the actions further include

emitting a sound notification indicating that emergency services have been contacted;

emitting a sound alert for disorienting a listener; and

causing the at least one light emitter to start and stop emitting light repeatedly.

13 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the actions include GPS tracking of the flashlight.

14 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the actions include activating an alarm of the flashlight to emit a sound.

15 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the first user-controlled switch and the second user-controlled switch are configured to be operated independently.

16 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the controller is configured to control the actions associated with operation of the first user-controlled switch based on user-inputted information inputted into a mobile device that communicates with the flashlight.

17 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the actions include communicating with a mobile device programmed to wirelessly control operation of the flashlight.

18 . The flashlight of claim 11 , wherein the actions include pairing with a mobile device configured to wirelessly control operation of the flashlight.