Abstract: The present invention provides a ballistic shield made of an optically opaque bulletproof shield having a back and a front side, wherein the shield does not include a transparent view window. Further, the ballistic shield includes at least one arm or hand hold centrally located on the back side of the bulletproof shield. A plurality of cameras is located on the front side of the bulletproof shield, at least one of the plurality of cameras operating in an electro-optical spectrum, and at least one of the plurality of cameras operating in the infra-red (IR) spectrum, wherein the plurality of cameras capture at least one image and a plurality of light emitting sources located on the front side of the bulletproof shield. Further, the ballistic shield includes a screen for viewing at least one image, wherein the screen is located on the back of the shield.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method that is used to detect gunfire or explosions in an area with a sound system such as a movie, stage or theater setting, by differentiating the sounds in the presentation from those occurring in the physical location and automatically alerting authorities of the event in the movie or stage theater setting.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method that is used to detect gunfire or explosions in an area with a sound system such as a movie, stage or theater setting, by differentiating the sounds in the presentation from those occurring in the physical location and automatically alerting authorities of the event in the movie or stage theater setting.