Biometric identification system for gun

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10139179
APP PUB NO 20180164061A1
SERIAL NO

15840280

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A user identification assembly for a firearm includes a sight configured for use on said firearm. The sight being positioned on said firearm to provide a point of aim to a user. A light source is disposed on the sight and projects toward the user in a direction opposite the point of aim. An image sensor is disposed on the sight and is configured to capture image data of an object. The image sensor is configured to identify the user of said firearm. A controller is in communication with the image sensor and is configured to allow operation of said firearm based on the captured image data.

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  • GENTEX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Downing, Steven R Holland, US 1 5

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