Nov 11, 2025

US12467723 - Proportional-response conductive energy weapon and method

A method of delivering an electric charge to a remote target with a CEW includes using one or more sensors in communication with the CEW to determine a threat level of a situation and contacting the target with at least one electrode wire discharged from the CEW. The method further includes applying an electric charge along the at least one electrode wire so that electrical charge flows between the CEW and the remote target based upon the determined threat level of the situation.

The patent describes a method for a conductive energy weapon (CEW) that utilizes sensors to assess the threat level of a situation before delivering an electric charge to a target via electrode wires. The electric energy applied is proportional to the assessed threat, allowing for a more measured response in various scenarios.

Claim 1

1 . A method of delivering an electric charge to a target with a CEW, the method comprising: using one or more sensors in communication with the CEW to determine a threat level of a situation; contacting the target with at least one electrode wire discharged from the CEW; and applying electric energy to the target along the at least one electrode wire so that electric energy flows between the CEW and the target that is proportional to the determined threat level of the situation. using one or more sensors in communication with the CEW to determine a threat level of a situation; contacting the target with at least one electrode wire discharged from the CEW; and applying electric energy to the target along the at least one electrode wire so that electric energy flows between the CEW and the target that is proportional to the determined threat level of the situation.

Google Patents

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