692results about "Aiming means" patented technology

The invention discloses a missile erection filtering method, system and device and a readable storage medium, and relates to the technical field of inertial navigation and the field of initial alignment. Based on the reference inertial unit pitch angle before erection, the reference inertial unit pitch angle at the current moment, the inertial unit angular velocity on the missile and the trajectory launching inclination angle, whether the missile is in any one of the non-target states of the non-erection state, the just erection state, the to-be-erected in-place state and the erection completion state or not is judged; if yes, measurement updating is not carried out in the Kalman filtering calculation process of the current moment, and time updating is carried out based on the state transition matrix of the current moment, the state vector of the previous moment, the mean square error matrix of the previous moment and the process noise variance matrix; and attitude information output by the inertial navigation system at the current moment is used as a missile attitude result for calculation at the next moment. According to the method, shaking between the guided missile and the launching box in the erecting process before launching is considered, and the attitude precision of initial alignment of the guided missile is improved.

Police officers use conducted electrical weapons (“CEWs”) and cameras. A camera and a CEW may cooperate to improve the performance and use of the CEW and evidence collection by the camera. A camera and a CEW may also cooperate to improve the safety of the user and the target. Improvements may include improving targeting of the CEW, identifying and classifying body parts of the target as suitable or unsuitable for electrode deployment, adjusting electrode trajectory prior to launch, and automating electrode launch. Evidence collection may be improved by recording placement of electrodes on the target. Safety of the target may be improved by monitoring the movements of the target and altering characteristics of the delivered stimulus signal if potential harm to the target may occur.

The method and apparatus for a remote weapon station or incorporated into manually-aimed weapons. The methodology requires use of a muzzle velocity sensor that refines the aiming of the second and subsequent fires or volleys fired from weapon systems. When firing the first volley a weapon uses an estimated velocity and, at firing, the muzzle velocity of a projectile is measured. When firing the second volley a weapon's fire control calculates an aiming point using the measured velocity of the first volley.

A simulation system may comprise a headset and an equipment. A wireless communication interface of the headset may receive position information from the equipment. The headset may detect a passively-instrumented object represented in a captured image. The headset may detect a wearable device coupled to the passively-instrumented object. The headset may determine position information for the passively-instrumented object. The headset may present an image of virtual equipment corresponding to the equipment in accordance with the position information from the equipment and the position information detected for the passively-instrumented object.

The invention relates to the technical field of action analysis, in particular to a laser targeting training management system which comprises an immersive training environment module, a biological characteristic analysis module group, an intelligent trajectory management module group, a federal learning center module group, a tactical training management module group and a command and control system module group. Compared with the limitation of lack of battlefield dynamic complexity simulation by adopting a static preset scene in the prior art, the scheme deeply integrates multi-physical field environment control, intelligent target dynamic coordination and a cross-sensory feedback technology to construct an immersive battlefield space with temperature and humidity gradient adjustment, explosion shock wave simulation and geographic space accurate reconstruction linkage; therefore, multi-dimensional collaborative transition from single-dimensional visual simulation to tactile sense / auditory sense / olfactory sense / somatosensory is realized, so that soldiers can obtain subversive environment adaptability and tactical decision-making ability exercises in a comprehensive battlefield pressure environment close to reality.

A riser mount system includes a housing having a lower surface configured to engage a weapon accessory interface and an upper surface opposite the lower surface configured to engage a fire control system. A peripheral wall extending between the lower surface and the upper surface, wherein the housing defines an interior compartment. A riser circuit assembly disposed with the interior compartment, which is configured to receive one or more batteries for electrical coupling to the riser circuit assembly. A first electrical connector is disposed on the first surface and is structured and operable to electrically couple the one or more batteries to a fire control system. A second electrical connector disposed on the second surface and is structured and operable to electrically couple the one or more batteries to one or more devices on the weapon accessory interface.

The Portable Digital Twin Robotic System based on Computer Vision for the Identification, Tracking, and Destruction of Suicide Drones is an innovative system that autonomously identifies, tracks, and destroys suicide drones by leveraging Digital Twin and computer vision technology. This system analyzes visual data using artificial intelligence algorithms and performs precise positioning in real-time. Aided by the Digital Twin, the precise simulation of the system's dynamics and movement enables the optimization of paths and precise control of the robot, while the real-time communication between the digital model and the physical robot provides the capability for immediate updates of control algorithms and predictive maintenance. The portable design and the capability to be connected to various types of weapons make this system suitable for installation on military and non-military platforms and improves the security of sensitive areas.

Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed to correct aimpoint of a system of a weapon and affixed digital weapon sight. The method employs the components of a digital weapon sight configured together for a process of sensing of a ballistic event, storing of digital imagery data before and after a shot or series of shots, and then the performing of an image registration algorithm, via a cross-correlation type function. The image registration determines the misalignment between the images as a Cartesian shift, and aimpoint of subsequent shooting is corrected through application of adjusted reticle symbology or adjusted image sensor windowing. Preprocessing methods for enhancing image registration algorithm accuracy are presented.

Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for training participants in simulation of firearm discharge and training of armed forces, law enforcement personnel, or the like. A motion tracking system tracks motion of one or more training participants. A wireless independent tracking system (WITS) device is coupled firmly to a simulated weapon in a virtual reality (VR) training environment.

Systems and methods are disclosed to correct aimpoint of digital weapon sight. The method employs the components of a digital weapon sight configured together for a process of sensing of a ballistic event, storing of orientation data and digital imagery data before and after a shot or series of shots, and then performing an image registration algorithm using the imagery data stored. The image registration determines the translational offset between the images, and aimpoint of subsequent shooting is corrected through application of adjusted reticle symbology or adjusted image sensor windowing.

A human detection and warning method includes: acquiring a current scene image within a current field of view of a sighting device; determining whether there is a human target being currently aimed at and / or whether there is currently target tracking of a human target, based on a target recognition result of the current scene image and a position of an aiming mark in the current scene image; and triggering the sighting device to enter an abnormal aiming mode if there is a human target being currently aimed at and / or there is currently target tracking of a human target.

Apparatus and methods including miniaturization of a single focal plane collimated light-based aiming sights and their variants. One technical effect includes a user's ability to develop an effective, accurate and fast sight picture using ‘red-dot’ / reticle type sights while preserving the superior accuracy of these technologies. One new result is the reduction of the housing size, and overall footprint of the structural elements of these sights. In at least on embodiment, using LEDs, the power requirement for the aiming device is significantly lowered which means that the volume and weight of the aiming device is reduced. Accordingly, this enables positioning of the now miniaturized sight at the top of a pistol, firearm or apparatus. In at least one embodiment an aiming device is located with a firearm's front sight. In at least one embodiment, an aiming sight's structure, methods of fabrication, assembly, use includes kitting of the sights.

The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having an integrated display system for generating images that are projected into the first focal plane of an optical system.

The invention relates to an active and passive integrated composite cold plate which comprises a bottom plate, a water channel cavity is formed in one side of the bottom plate, a liquid cooling cover plate is arranged on the water channel cavity to form a liquid cooling plate, a surrounding plate is arranged on the other side of the bottom plate, a grid plate is arranged in the surrounding plate, and notches are formed in the grid plate to form reinforcing partition ribs so that grid spaces can be communicated. A composite phase change material is filled in an area surrounded by the surrounding plate, and an energy storage cover plate is arranged on the surrounding plate to form an energy storage plate; the high-power-consumption seeker has the active and passive heat dissipation capability at the same time, the transient heat dissipation requirement of short-time work and the long-time steady-state heat dissipation requirement of ground debugging are considered, and effective and feasible heat dissipation is carried out on the whole service cycle of the high-power-consumption seeker. Meanwhile, the invention provides an example of the composite cold plate and a preparation method of the composite cold plate, different characteristics of three welding processes of friction stir welding, vacuum brazing and laser welding are comprehensively utilized, welding of different parts is conducted, and finally preparation of the cold plate is completed.

Certain aspects of a novel weapon sight system combine a direct view, a visible light video view, and an infrared (IR) video view mode. Each of the view modes may be viewed individually or simultaneously with one or more of the other view modes through a single viewing aperture. Further, the one or more view-modes may be provided while providing a bore-sighted reticle superimposed on the selected view. Further, the reticle may be powered separately from the video view electronics enabling use of the reticle regardless of the power status video view electronics.

A flying vehicle is disclosed with a plurality of projectile systems that each contains a projectile for projecting at another flying device. The flying vehicle can include a control system, a flight system in communication with the control system for enabling the flying vehicle to fly, a first projectile system in communication with the control system and a second projectile system in communication with the control system. The control system determines, based on a characteristic of a target flying vehicle, whether to implement a first mode utilizing the first projectile system or a second mode utilizing the second projectile system to capture the target flying vehicle.

The present disclosure describes methods and systems for measuring crosswind speed by optical measurement of laser scintillation. One method includes projecting radiation into a medium, receiving, over time, with a photodetector receiver, a plurality of scintillation patterns of scattered radiation, comparing cumulative a radiation intensity for each received scintillation pattern of the received plurality of scintillation patterns, and measuring a cumulative weighted average cross-movement within the medium using the compared cumulative radiation intensities.

A system comprising a robot (13) and at least one device (10) for the targeted alignment of firing tools (11) with a firing axis on a target to be hit. At least one carrier system (40) for a firing tool (11) is provided, which comprises a targeting device and has at least one receptacle (41) into which the firing tool (11) can be introduced in certain areas. A plurality of differently shaped firing tools (11) can be introduced into the receptacle (41) and secured there (FIG. 1).

Provided is an archery sight that integrates a detachable range-finding electronics module and connect / disconnect system. The detachable range-finding electronics module contains the electronics required for the range-finding archery sight. The connect / disconnect system allows the detachable range-finding electronics module to be installed on, or removed from, the fixed-pin archery sight. When the target distance is calculated while the detachable range-finding electronics module is installed, one or more illuminating elements illuminate one or more fiber optic aiming pins on the fixed-pin archery sight, which are used to make an accurate shot. When the detachable range-finding electronics module is removed, the fiber optic aiming pins are illuminated by natural ambient light, returning the archery sight to a traditional fixed-pin archery sight.

Methods, systems, and devices for controlling a simulation system in accordance with different user inputs are provided. A user input may comprise an audio input, a physical input, or a combination of audio input and physical input. Controlling a simulation system in accordance with different user inputs may comprise presenting a first simulation state, receiving a user input, analyzing a user input, detecting factors of a user input, detecting an intent, matching an intent, updating a simulation state, and / or selecting a second simulation state in accordance with user input. The different user inputs may be received relative to a simulation state. The different user inputs may cause same or different changes to the simulation state.

Systems, devices, and methods for determining a predicted impact point of a selected weapon and associated round based on stored ballistic information, provided elevation data, provided azimuth data, and provided position data.

The invention relates to an automatic axis calibration method, device and equipment for a photoelectric tracking and aiming system, and the method comprises the steps: controlling an imaging load to be locked, carrying out the offset tracking and scanning of a target, starting laser ranging, carrying out the real-time statistics of a laser echo rate corresponding to each offset value, and carrying out the calculation of an offset value; determining a corresponding offset value when the laser echo rate reaches the highest; wherein the corresponding offset value when the laser echo rate reaches the highest value is the parallelism deviation value of the optical axis of the imaging load and the optical axis of the laser; the optical axis of the imaging load is corrected on the basis of the offset value when the laser echo rate reaches the highest, so that the optical axis of the imaging load is parallel to the optical axis of the laser. According to the method, specific precise axis calibration equipment does not need to be additionally arranged outside the photoelectric tracking and aiming system, an axis calibration device does not need to be designed in the photoelectric tracking and aiming system, the existing hardware structure of the photoelectric tracking and aiming system is directly controlled through software, and the technical problem of high cost in related technologies is solved.

A range finding device 100 is operable to determine an estimated range R and bearing B to a target object location T11. Based on the estimated range R and expected range error ΔR, near and far offsets Δn, Δf are calculated. Based on the estimated bearing B and expected bearing error ΔB, left side and right side offsets Δl, Δr are calculated. Together the offsets define a target object location area T12. The estimated range is determined by varying the size of scale markers 202, 203 corresponding to the estimated size of the particular type of target object at the estimated range R, until the scale markers 202, 203 match the apparent size of the target object within the output image, the apparent size thereby providing an estimate of range R.

The invention relates to an optronic sight having a critical mode, in particular an anti-resonance mode, comprising a variable fundamental frequency, and to a motorised vehicle comprising such a sight. This optronic sight for a motorised vehicle such as an aerial, marine or land vehicle, comprises: - a sighting module (13) capable of being moved about a first axis (X) and a second axis (Y) which is not parallel to the first axis; - means (14, 15) for moving the sighting module about the first axis and the second axis; and - a servo loop for slaving a position parameter of the sighting module to a setpoint, comprising an adaptive servo corrector (16) capable of calculating a command for a controlled device having a critical mode modifying the response of the device. The sight comprises means (23) capable of determining a fundamental frequency of the variable critical mode on the basis of an operating parameter of the controlled device, the corrector (16) being calculated from the fundamental frequency determined to compensate for the anti-resonance or resonance mode.

The invention relates to a method for controlling a sensor-effector system (10), in which a trajectory (12) of a target (14) to be attacked is predicted. Furthermore, at least one section of a first type of the predicted trajectory (12) is determined, which section is located within the range of an effector (16) of the sensor-effector system (10). A hit probability of the effector (16) is determined for different points along the at least one section of the first type. In addition, at least one section of a second type of the predicted trajectory (12) is determined (112), which section overlaps with a field of view of a sensor (18) of the sensor-effector system (10). With regard to the sensor (18), a quality of visibility at different points of the at least one section of the second type is then determined. Along a region of the predicted trajectory (12) in which the section of the first type and the at least one section of the second type of the predicted trajectory (12) overlap, a combat point (20) is then selected on the basis of the determined hit probability and on the basis of the determined quality of visibility.

The present disclosure relates to an observation optical device. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to an observation optical device including an active display and an enable interface. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a system including an observation optical device having an active display and an imaging device.

The invention relates to an apparatus (100) for determining an angular deviation between a line of sight and a line of fire of a barrelled firearm (50). The apparatus (100) comprises: at least one clocked light source (10) for generating at least one coherent light beam (Ltx) and for emitting the at least one generated coherent light beam (Ltx), at least one neuromorphic camera (20) for receiving at least the at least one emitted coherent light beam (Ltx) and for providing detection data at least from the received light beam (Lrx), and a computing unit (40) for determining the angular deviation based on a correction value indicative of the angular deviation, wherein the computing unit (40) is designed to determine the correction value depending on at least one specific basic calibration value and the provided detection data.

A system for securing two-way communications using a radio frequency wireless network between N weapons systems to be remotely operated, with N≥1, and a control station, includes: a remote-control station accommodating at least one operator, with a first field data bus to which a first controller is connected with at least a first transceiver system as a client; and N conventional weapons systems, each with a second field data bus and at least one client, the system including an additional client provided with a second transceiver system to be connected to each of the N weapons systems, permanently or removably, for operation in remote operation mode, the first controller with the first transceiver thereof receiving data from and / or sending commands to the client via the radio frequency wireless network.

A computer-implemented method for generating a feasibility indication indicative of the feasibility of a weapon carried on an aircraft in flight to successfully engage a target and / or the feasibility of a weapon carried on the target to successfully engage the aircraft, the method comprising: providing a database describing a performance envelope of the weapon; a) generating candidate polynomials, the polynomial variables being some or all of a group of weapon or aircraft firing condition parameters; and b) for each candidate polynomial, comparing the candidate polynomial to the performance envelope of the weapon using a least squares error criterion. calculating coefficients for the candidate polynomial that best fits the characteristics of the line; c) for each candidate polynomial, generating a candidate score according to the quality of the candidate polynomial's fit to the characteristics of the weapon's performance envelope; d) applying a genetic algorithm to the candidate polynomials and scores, including selecting the best scoring polynomial(s) and discarding the other polynomial(s), thereby identifying the best candidate polynomial and its coefficients; and e) repeating the identification process until all required characteristics of the performance envelope have a corresponding polynomial model. d) a method for generating coefficients characteristic of a performance envelope using a generic algorithm, wherein the generic algorithm has the form of a polynomial, uploading coefficients of the identified best candidate polynomial to the aircraft, selecting coefficients for the generic algorithm according to aircraft and target conditions by a reconfigurator on the aircraft containing the same generic algorithm, and generating a feasibility indication by the reconfigurator using the selected coefficients, the method comprising: i) defining a set of orders and / or types of candidate polynomials and dividing the defined set of orders and / or types into a plurality of subsets thereof; ii) iteratively applying the genetic algorithm simultaneously across a plurality of subsets of the defined set of orders and / or types of candidate polynomials, including iteratively applying the genetic algorithm across polynomial variables for each order and / or type of each subset of polynomials and saving the resulting respective coefficients and their scores;iii) using the saved coefficients and scores to select the best scoring polynomial(s) and discard other polynomial(s), thereby identifying the best candidate polynomials and their coefficients.

The invention relates to an optronic device (1) having two optical channels (2', 2'') in a sighting direction (D1), the two optical channels (2', 2'') comprising an emission optical channel (2') and a reception optical channel (2''), the optronic device (1) comprising: - a first reflective face (10') configured to reflect a light beam of the emission first optical channel (2'), - a second reflective face (10'') configured to reflect a light beam of the reception second optical channel (2''), the first reflective face (10') and the second reflective face (10'') being orthogonal to each other.