Tyco Fire & Security GmbH (20240321070). Gunshot Detection System with Encrypted, Wireless Transmission simplified abstract

Gunshot Detection System with Encrypted, Wireless Transmission

Organization Name

Tyco Fire & Security GmbH

Inventor(s)

Thomas Wysong Connell, Ii of Westminster MA (US)

Alan Levin, Iii of Bolton MA (US)

Timothy L. Ficarra of Billerica MA (US)

Gunshot Detection System with Encrypted, Wireless Transmission - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321070 titled 'Gunshot Detection System with Encrypted, Wireless Transmission

The patent application describes a gunshot detection system comprising sensor units and a control panel. The sensor units capture audio data, encrypt it with a key, and send it to the control panel for decryption.

• Gunshot sensor units generate and encrypt audio data before sending it to the control panel.
• Control panel decrypts received encrypted audio data using a decryption key.
• Encryption keys can be programmed at the control panel and distributed to the sensor units.
• Additional end-to-end encryption is provided for messages exchanged between devices.
• Sensor units may have wireless interfaces for communication with the control panel.
• Sensor units compress audio data based on current network conditions to address bandwidth issues.

Potential Applications: - Law enforcement for gunshot detection and location - Security systems for public spaces and buildings - Military applications for situational awareness

Problems Solved: - Efficient and secure transmission of gunshot audio data - Real-time detection and response to gunshots - Bandwidth optimization for network communication

Benefits: - Enhanced security and safety measures - Quick and accurate gunshot detection - Secure data transmission and storage

Commercial Applications: "Gunshot Detection System for Enhanced Security and Safety Measures"

Questions about Gunshot Detection System: 1. How does the encryption process ensure secure transmission of audio data? 2. What are the advantages of using wireless interfaces for communication in this system?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on improving the accuracy and speed of gunshot detection algorithms in various environments.

Original Abstract Submitted

a gunshot detection system includes gunshot sensor units and a control panel. the gunshot sensor units generate audio data and encrypt the audio data using an encryption key before storing the audio data and/or sending it to the control panel. the control panel decrypts received encrypted audio data using a decryption key. the encryption keys might be programmed at the control panel and distributed to the gunshot sensor units. the control panel would also store decryption keys for decrypting the audio data from each of the different gunshot sensor units. an additional layer of end-to-end encryption is provided for messages exchanged between the devices. the gunshot sensor units can also be equipped with wireless interfaces for communicating with the control panel over a communication network. to address potential bandwidth issues, the gunshot sensor units determine current network conditions and compress the audio data based on the current network conditions.