System, device and method for firearms training

Abstract

A system, device and method for firearms training comprises one or more projectors that project an image such as a clay target, or other target to a backdrop. A user tracks and / or aims for the projected target using a firearm comprising a camera and a camera activation device. When the target reaches a desirable location and the proper alignment of the firearm takes place, the user presses a trigger of a firearm in order to take an image and establish a recording time mark of the area in view of the camera as the camera sees at the moment in time. The camera comprises a preprogrammed template of the expected target, and the captured image is processed in order to determine whether the captured image matches all of the projected image or a part of the projected image. A response is activated to indicate that the target has been struck or missed.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is generally directed to firearms dry-fire practice and other related muscle memory, hand eye coordination and reaction training More particularly, the present invention is directed to a shooting practice system comprising a camera, a projector for projecting an image, and a response device for indicating that the virtual target image has been “hit”.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Target, skeet, sporting clay, and clay pigeon shooting all enable a person to practice their shooting skills and train using firearms. Dry-fire practice and training is static at low cost and can be restrictive in terms of operating space at high cost due to the use of video projectors and externally mounted cameras. Skeet, sporting clay and clay pigeon shooting while providing a moving target, however, require costly live ammunition. Additionally, these methods generally require a large area to train. Dry-firing and electronic firearms training systems do...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a system, device, and method for firearms training that uses projectors and a camera to create an image on a background and track it with the help of a firearm. The camera captures the image and sends it to a processing device, which compares it to the projected image. The system can also use programmable laser projectors and can determine if the captured image matches the projected image. The response device can provide an auditory, visual, or both response to indicate if the captured image matches the projected image. This system can help firearms training by providing an easier and more accurate way to track and hit targets.

Problems solved by technology

Dry-fire practice and training is static at low cost and can be restrictive in terms of operating space at high cost due to the use of video projectors and externally mounted cameras.

Skeet, sporting clay and clay pigeon shooting while providing a moving target, however, require costly live ammunition.

Additionally, these methods generally require a large area to train.

However, freedom of movement comes at a cost.

Additionally, often the participant cannot use their actual firearm and instead must use training accessory or training firearm.

Consequently, these systems cannot provide a realistic environment or feel for firearms practice.

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