Semi-autonomous motorized weapon systems

a motorized weapon and semi-autonomous technology, applied in the direction of weapons, weapon components, aiming means, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in selecting and identifying targets, inefficiencies, and difficulty in targeting and tracking, so as to improve the accuracy of the weapon system, increase the firing rate, and increase the system efficiency

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-09
AIMLOCK INC
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[0008]The various techniques described herein further include combinations of autonomous target selection, prioritization, and re-selection by targeting/firing systems within semi-autonomous motorized weapon systems, dynamic target tracking of both primary and secondary targets including target movement predictions and weapon/projectile characteristics, autonomous motor actuation to automatically orient the ...

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Such systems and processes may result in a number of technical problems and inefficiencies, including difficulties of targeting and tracking when the operator is in a moving vehi...

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[0019]In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form.

[0020]The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.

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Various techniques are described herein for controlling autonomous and semi-autonomous motorized weapons systems. In various embodiments, semi-autonomous motorized weapons systems may perform automated target identification, selection and prioritization techniques. Dynamic target tracking may be performed, for both primary and secondary targets, in cases of stationary and moving targets and weapon systems. A motorized weapon system then may be actuated automatically toward a firing solution target point, during which the operator-controlled firing mechanism may be enabled or disabled based on the projected point of impact of the weapon in comparison to a determined boundary area associated with the target.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a non-provisional of and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 581,280, filed Nov. 3, 2017, entitled “SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TARGETING OF REMOTELY OPERATED WEAPONS.” The entire contents of provisional application no. 62 / 581,280 is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0002]This disclosure generally relates to autonomous and semi-autonomous motorized weapons systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to hardware- and software-based techniques for efficient operation of motorized weapons systems, via improvements in target identification and selection, autonomous actuation of motor and targeting systems, dynamic tracking, and trajectory measurement and assessment.2. Description of Related Art[0003]Within the context of motorized weapons systems, the concept of a “kill chain” refers to the sequence of actions performed between the firs...

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IPC IPC(8): F41G3/16
CPCF41G3/165F41A17/08F41G3/04F41G5/06F41G5/14F41G5/16
Inventor BOCKMON, BRYAN STERLINGJOHNSTON, CORBIN CHASEGALLIA, JASON R.KRASOVEC, GEORGE LEEDITTMER, HENRY MATTHEWMARKS, JAY DAVIDOWENS, CHRISTOPHER JAMES
Owner AIMLOCK INC
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