Automated Weapon Subsystem Sensor Logic and Inhibit Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional human transported weapons rely heavily on the skill and training of the operator, leading to inaccuracies and a high miss rate, especially in adverse environmental conditions, which increases the burden of munitions supply and weight for warfighters.
Innovation Solution
An automated weapon system comprising a barrel, targeting subsystem, computational subsystem, and positioning subsystem that identifies and adjusts aim to ensure accurate targeting and munitions selection, even for minimally trained operators, using sensors and neural networks to compensate for environmental and human factors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional human transported weapons are used, then the operator can control the weapon, but the accuracy is limited by operator skill and environmental factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual aiming and firing control system with an automated system that uses sensors to detect targets and compute firing solutions. The mechanical system of manual aim adjustment is substituted with computational logic that automatically calculates barrel positioning based on sensor data, eliminating the need for operator skill in marksmanship while maintaining weapon control.
Solution Approach 2:
The weapon system performs its own target acquisition, tracking, and firing solution computation without requiring external assistance or high-level operator intervention. The system serves itself by automatically sensing targets, calculating the necessary barrel adjustments, and controlling the firing mechanism, thereby reducing dependence on operator skill while improving accuracy.
2Reliability
If more munitions are carried to compensate for high miss rate, then the supply burden increases and weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated targeting and firing system replaces the manual aiming process that resulted in high miss rates. By using sensors and computational logic to precisely control barrel positioning and timing, the system dramatically improves the hit-to-miss ratio, thereby reducing the quantity of munitions needed and the associated weight burden on the operator.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual selection and loading of munitions is performed, then the warfighter can choose appropriate ammunition, but the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically selects and loads the appropriate munitions based on sensor data and computational analysis of the target. This self-service capability eliminates the time-consuming manual process of selecting and loading ammunition while maintaining the adaptability to choose the correct munitions type for each target scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-loads multiple types of munitions in the weapon system before engagement. When a target is detected, the computational logic instantly determines the appropriate munitions type and initiates loading, eliminating the need for manual selection during the critical engagement window and reducing response time.
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AI summary
An automated weapon system is comprised a human transported weapon for use by a person, comprising a barrel movable within a stock, utilized for propelling a fired munition towards an area of sighting for the human transported weapon. A targeting subsystem identifies a chosen target in the area of sighting. A computational subsystem, responsive to the targeting subsystem, determines where the chosen target is, and determines where to aim the barrel so that the munitions will strike the chosen target. The barrel is movable within a stock, utilized for propelling a fired munition towards an area of sighting for the human transported weapon. A positioning means adjusts the aim of the barrel responsive to the computational subsystem. A firing subsystem, fires the munition at the chosen target responsive to the positioning means.In one embodiment, detection logic detects a no-shoot situation prior to the firing of the munition; and, inhibit logic prevents the firing logic from firing the munitions responsive to the detection logic detecting a no shoot situation.