Smart guns aim to use technology to prevent gun misuse.<br />The "Identilock" device is at the prototype stage. It attaches to the trigger and uses fingerprint sensors to ensure the gun can only be fired by an authorized user.
Identilock —
Smart guns aim to use technology to prevent gun misuse.
The "Identilock" device is at the prototype stage. It attaches to the trigger and uses fingerprint sensors to ensure the gun can only be fired by an authorized user.
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The "Identilock" is being developed by Detroit startup Sentinl. CEO Omer Kiyani was himself shot as a teenager.
Omer Kiyani —
The "Identilock" is being developed by Detroit startup Sentinl. CEO Omer Kiyani was himself shot as a teenager.
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The Armatix iP1 pistol uses a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip activated by the owner's watch.
Armatix iP1 —
The Armatix iP1 pistol uses a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip activated by the owner's watch.
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The Smart Tech Foundation, created by Ron Conway, pictured, and Jim Pitkow, is making $1 million in prizes available for smart gun innovation.<br />"Technology has been proven to solve today's greatest social challenges, and curbing gun violence in this country is one of the greatest challenges we face," said Conway.
Smart Tech Foundation —
The Smart Tech Foundation, created by Ron Conway, pictured, and Jim Pitkow, is making $1 million in prizes available for smart gun innovation.
"Technology has been proven to solve today's greatest social challenges, and curbing gun violence in this country is one of the greatest challenges we face," said Conway.
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Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology have been developing biometric designs including this prototype of a Dynamic Grip Recognition system. Sensors attach to existing handguns and identify the user from their grip and hand movements.
Grip Recognition —
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology have been developing biometric designs including this prototype of a Dynamic Grip Recognition system. Sensors attach to existing handguns and identify the user from their grip and hand movements.
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