Steven M Downing

US Patent:

20180164061, Jun 14, 2018

Filed:

Dec 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/840280

Inventors:

- Zeeland MI, US
Steven R. Downing - Holland MI, US

Assignee:

Gentex Corporation - Zeeland MI

International Classification:

F41A 17/06
G06F 21/32
G06K 9/00
H04N 5/33
F41A 17/20
F41G 1/17

Abstract:

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.